How to Eradicate Bedbugs from Your Home: Simple and Effective Methods1. Deep Cleaning & VacuumingVacuum all infested areas: mattresses, bed frames, furniture, and carpets.Dispose of the vacuum bag immediately in a sealed plastic bag.Steam clean mattresses and upholstery at 120°F (49°C) or higher to kill bedbugs and eggs.2. Wash and Heat TreatmentWash all bedding, curtains, and clothes in hot water (at least 130°F or 54°C).Dry on the highest heat setting for at least 30 minutes.Place infested items in sealed plastic bags and leave them under direct sunlight for several hours.3. Use Natural RemediesDiatomaceous Earth (DE): A natural powder that dehydrates and kills bedbugs. Sprinkle DE around beds, furniture, and crevices. Leave it for 24-48 hours, then vacuum thoroughly.Baking Soda: Absorbs moisture and dehydrates bedbugs. Sprinkle it in affected areas and vacuum after 2-3 days.Essential Oils: Peppermint, tea tree, and lavender oil have repellent properties. Mix with water and spray on bedbug-prone areas.4. Use Chemical Treatments (If Necessary)Bedbug Sprays: Use pesticides with pyrethroids (approved for bedbug control). Spray on mattresses, cracks, and infested areas (avoid direct contact with skin).Insecticide Dust: Apply silica gel dust in crevices and furniture joints.Professional Extermination: In severe infestations, call pest control experts for heat treatment or fumigation.
Bedbugs: Simple Methods to Eradicate Them from Your Home
