Depending on the stage of the infestation, it may be possible to get rid of bedbugs using natural methods. However, in some cases, chemical use or pest control may be necessary.
Insecticides are available in stores, but these are not usually strong enough to be effective. Many people will need to call a pest controller for professional help.
Some factors make it difficult to get a bed bug infestation under control. First is the difficulty detecting them, as they are small and well adapted to hiding in small places. In addition, growing resistance means there is a lack of effective insecticides.
Detection
The first step in removing an infestation is detection. If a person is bitten by a bed bug, they may notice spots of blood on the sheet. Symptoms of a bite include intense itching and welts that typically appear in a zigzag pattern.
Bedbugs tend to hide along the folds of mattresses and bed sheets. They usually live within 8 feetTrusted Source of where people sleep.
Bedbugs start as eggs and pass through juvenile to adult stages. They grow from 1–7 millimetres (mm)Trusted Source in length.
Stripping the bed
The first step is to remove the bedding and isolate the bed. To do this:
Strip the bed linen directly into a double plastic bag, to reduce the chance of spreading the bugs. Wash bedding in hot water for at least 30 minutes and then dry at a high temperature for 30 minutes. Seal and discard the inner plastic bag when you put the linen in the washer.
Vacuum to remove any remaining bedbugs and eggs as far as possible. This may not remove deeply harboured bedbugs.
Dispose of the contents of the vacuum cleaner outside, into a sealable plastic bag. Ensure the bed frame is free of bugs by spraying it with a pesticide.
Encasement
The second key element to isolating the bed from bugs is encasement. You encase the box spring and mattress in a fabric that traps the bugs inside and prevents introduction from outside.
Special zippered sheets can achieve this. The cost of these commercially available products is lower than the cost of a replacement mattress. Encasement removes hiding areas and makes it easier to spot bedbugs. This helps prevent infestations of new mattresses.
Heat
Laundering in hot water can be an effective way of killing bedbugs on fabrics. Bedbugs die with exposure to temperatures of 113°F (45°C) for 90 minutes or 118°F (47.8°C) for 20 minutes.
Heating a room is unlikely to work, because of the high temperatures necessary. It may also spread an infestation, because bedbugs will seek the cooler areas in the room, beyond the reach of the heat.
Chemicals for home use
Some chemicals are available for purchase online or from hardware stores. However, these can be hazardous if a person uses them indoors. It is important to use an approved product and to follow the instructions with care. These include:
pyrethrins and pyrethroids, derived from chrysanthemum flowers desiccants, such as boric acid and diatomaceous earth, which dry out the protective coating on bugs
•Biochemicals, specifically cold-pressed neem oil
•Neonicotinoids, a synthetic form of nicotine that affects the bugs’ nervous system
•Insect-growth regulators, which affect the growth process of bugs
•When buying a product, you should check that it is registered, and make sure the label mentions bedbugs.
It is important to follow the instructions carefully when applying the products so that they make direct contact with the bedbugs.
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