The most crucial, yet confusing aspect of proper bed bug elimination is understanding what truly doesn’t work. First, you can’t spray away bed bugs. Chemicals no longer work for bed bugs because they have developed a resistance to them. Nor does it kill the eggs stage; which develop into larger infestations in a few weeks. […]
Powder Methods Are Messy And Ineffective When It Comes to Killing Bed Bugs
Though pesticides are a common application, other treatments use a similar method. Diatomaceous Earth is one substance that’s chalk-like in texture and known to kill bed bugs. Comparably, baking soda is another powder that has been credited with bed bug removal. These powders both work by dehydrating the bed bugs as they walk around. The […]
Why Washing Your Bedding Won’t Treat Bed Bugs
When you wash your bedding regularly you’re working to prevent a host of issues, and bed bugs are one of them. However, no matter how clean you keep your bed if you travel, you risk bringing back bed bugs from a hotel room. Don’t let this keep you from traveling and staying in hotel rooms […]
Bed Bug Heat Treatments – Not Just Hot Air
Bed Bug Heat Treatments – Not Just Hot Air Don’t waste your time or money on any insecticide for bed bugs. Heat dries wet environments, eliminates voc’s (volatile organic compounds), mold spores, termites, and dust mites. It even helps reduce allergens, fungus, viruses and bacteria. But did you know, since the late 80’s, the structural […]
Bed Bugs Are Attracted to Dirty Laundry
The worldwide spread of bed bugs has taken toll on many unsuspecting victims. Bed bugs got their name from occupying areas where we sleep or rest. In beds, an easy chair or couch, they will have their way with you and hide. They hitchhike and people never know how they got them. It’s often blamed […]