Cover your mattresses and pillows with special anti-bedbug covers. These covers prevent bed bugs from entering or exiting, thereby isolating and starving them.
4. Heat Treatment
Heat is the enemy of bedbugs. You can place infested items in a -20 degree Celsius freezer for at least four days to kill them. You can also use a dryer on high heat to treat bedding, clothing and plush toys.
5. Bed Bug Traps
Use bed bug traps to catch these pests. These traps contain adhesive glue and can be placed under the legs of the bed or along baseboards. Bedbugs will be trapped as soon as they pass through them.
6. Natural Treatment with Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth is a natural powder made from fossilized diatoms. It is harmless to humans but deadly to bedbugs. Sprinkle a thin layer in infested areas and around cracks and seams.
7. Using essential oils
Certain essential oils, such as tea tree oil, lavender, peppermint, and clove, can be effective in repelling bedbugs. Mix a few drops of essential oil with water in a spray bottle and spray the affected areas.
8. Call a Professional
If the bedbug infestation is severe and the methods mentioned above are not working, it is best to call a professional exterminator. Experts have the skills and tools to effectively eliminate bed bugs.
9. Long-Term Prevention
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