Treat Bed Bugs

For unknown reasons, bed bugs infestations in certain cities around the world have increased dramatically. Cities in the U.S., Africa, Europe, and Canada have seen a significant rise in bed bugs. These little bugs get their name from their favorite habitat, which is mattresses (they also like other soft furniture like sofas). Some experts believe the reason for the increase is the rejection of DDT, a harsh insecticide (with chlorinated hydrocarbons) that works against bed bugs. Gentler insecticides simply don’t work as well. Other products that make use of cedar oil, natural enzymes, and cinnamon are said to work, but not as effectively as DDT. There are those people that believe we are seeing a bed bug epidemic. And there are some who are now willing to bring back DDT in small doses and specific applications only.

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Dunno why, I just thought that perhaps bed bugs might hate the smell produced by the different insence sticks. If anyone has them, could they try it for me?

Dunno why, I just thought that perhaps bed bugs might hate the smell produced by the different insence sticks. If anyone has them (bed bugs that is), could they try it for me?

bed bugs also hate bug spray.

We are having a problem with bedbugs. I read in wikipedia using Diatomaceous earth with some oils kills bed bugs forever. I am planning to buy that DE. Is that a good idea? and by the way we even tried fabric steamer, steaming my bed every for 2 days but no use. Still I am getting some new bites every day. Some one please help me.

So far I found that DE does not really work. I work in a pest control company and I do at least 3 to 4 bed bug jobs a day. So I have alot of experience with bed bugs. The best thing to do is to have a pest control company come in and treat for them. You can though buy some rubbing alcohol but it has to be 70% or greater. Put it in a squirt bottle and that will kill all 3 stages of them on contact. You can also get plastic bed covers which will keep them in there and not let any more get in. If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

I dont want to catch bed bugs! I was at a place where i heard about 5 people say they have bed bug so i was wondering if i could catch them just by sitting next to them.

They can travel in clothing but it’s unlikely. You’re more likely to get them on you from sitting on a couch or bed at a place that has them. Bed bugs usually just stay hidden and only come out to feed during the night, they don’t stay on people’s bodies but there is a chance they could get on your clothes.

If you’re worried, you can wash your clothing and bedding on hot. Good luck, they are a real pain to deal with.