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FAQs

Do any over the counter bed bug sprays work? ›

Most insecticides that are available to the public will not kill bed bugs. Often the bugs just hide until the insecticide dries up and is no longer effective. Sometimes bed bugs move to avoid insecticides and end up in nearby rooms or apartments. There are no magic sprays that will get rid of a bed bug infestation.

Rubbing Alcohol.

Many web pages recommend using rubbing alcohol for bed bug control. The rubbing alcohol products available usually contain 70% or 91% isopropyl alcohol. Laboratory studies by Rutgers University show direct spray of either of these two products killed a maximum 50% of the bed bugs.

Low toxicity contact sprays like SteriFab™ or Bedlam® are likely to kill bed bugs only on contact. Alcohol- and soap-based sprays, are only partly effective. All of these products, once dry, are likely to provide no further control.

Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids: Pyrethrins and pyrethroids are the most common compounds used to control bed bugs and other indoor pests.

Heat treatment is a chemical-free pest control method that involves raising the temperature in the infested area to levels lethal for bed bugs. This method is effective as it can penetrate the hiding places of these pests, including their eggs and nymphs, without the use of pesticides or insecticides like pyrethroids.

Peppermint Oil

The strong smell of peppermint is a powerful deterrent for bugs like bed bugs. Create a peppermint spray mixing a few drops of this oil with water and use it in areas prone to bed bug infestations to keep them away.

Generally speaking, yes, Lysol can kill bed bugs. Just like vinegar, Lysol has to be directly sprayed onto bed bugs to kill them. This brand of disinfectant contains strong chemical components such as ethanol or ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol which are toxic to bed bugs.

The acidity of vinegar is potent enough to disrupt the insect's nervous system and kill it. Vinegar is often used as a contact type insecticide, which means that you need to spray it directly unto the spotted bed bug to make it effective. Vinegar offers short-term and limited effects on your fight against bed bugs.

What keeps bed bugs away while sleeping? ›

Get a mattress and box spring cover

An effective way to keep bedbugs that are hiding inside your bed from biting you is to invest in a good-quality covering for your mattress and box spring. The best option is to use a cover with a good seal that zips around your mattress and box spring.

Similarly, polyester is another material that bed bugs hate. Its synthetic fibers make it less appealing for bed bugs to inhabit, reducing the likelihood of infestations. By incorporating these materials into your home decor, you can create an inhospitable environment that bed bugs will want to avoid at all costs.

While some people believe that the strong smell of VapoRub might repel bed bugs, there is no reliable data to support this claim. Simple home remedies like VapoRub are unlikely to control an infestation effectively. Professional pest control methods are recommended for dealing with bed bugs.

Tea tree oil

You should dilute 20 drops of tea tree oil in a spray bottle filled with water and spray on all the furnishings, mattress, cabinets, cushions, curtains, and the like. Any clothes, linens, and bedding must be washed in hot water to kill them off completely.

So, what is the main cause of bed bugs? Travel is widely recognized as the most common source of bed bug infestations. Often unbeknownst to the traveler, bed bugs will hitchhike on people, clothing, luggage, or other personal belongings and be accidentally transported to other properties.

The high temperature of steam 212°F (100°C) immediately kills bed bugs. Apply steam slowly to the folds and tufts of mattresses, along with sofa seams, bed frames, and corners or edges where bed bugs may be hiding. Be careful though, steam may damage some finishes and keep steam away from electricity.

“Heat is the only 100 percent way to kill bed bugs and their eggs,” said Dente. “Chemicals will never work 100 percent,” he added. Dente said that their heat method is extremely labor intensive, but in the end, you don't need to throw your furniture away and far less pesticide is used in your home.

Bed bugs are notoriously resilient pests that can hide in the tiniest crevices. A single DIY bed bug treatment is highly unlikely to adequately treat and effectively eliminate active infestations on your property.