Bed bugs have become an increasingly serious problem worldwide. These fleas can attack all types of homes and cannot be used as a reference for the level of cleanliness or dirtiness of a house. Bed bugs are also very difficult to get rid of, so your first attempt should be to contact an exterminator. However, you can take a few steps to try to get rid of them; the first begins by determining the problem.
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Method 1 of 4: Managing the Mattress and Bedroom
Step 1. Try using a steamer
One direct way to kill bed bugs is to steam them. Fleas can't survive on steam, so take advantage of this fact. Use a hand steamer to steam the pests. However, be careful. This solution will only kill the fleas you can see, not those in the bed crevices. Fleas are animals that like to hide.
Step 2. Vacuum your mattress
Lift the mattress and place it in the double trash bag. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the bedding and springs as best you can on all sides.
Taking care of the mat first is the most urgent thing. Since bed bugs bite at night, clean the sleeping area with a vacuum cleaner and cover the mattress (if possible), then protect the bed from other fleas
Step 3. Choose a place to store the mattress
This place should be able to prevent bed bugs. This place must also be strong enough to support the weight of the mattress so that it does not break.
Step 4. Cover the mattress and its box
Store in a separate place. Bed bugs can't move in or out of a good container, so the fleas in them won't be able to bite you. These trapped fleas will then die, and those outside the container will lose their hiding place. You must have this shield installed for one year.
Step 5. Remove the lining if it is torn
If this layer is torn, remove it and replace it with a new one. Bed bugs can get through small cracks.
Step 6. Wash the bed
Wash and rinse bedding in very hot water, then dry in very hot conditions. The heat will kill all bed bugs.
Make sure you throw the bed storage bag outside to prevent fleas from invading other parts of the house
Step 7. Store clothes in black trash bags
Dry these bags in the sun on a hot day. The temperature will kill all the bed bugs inside.
Step 8. Clean
If the room is messy, make sure you tidy it up. Piles of items provide a hiding place for bed bugs, so getting rid of them will reduce the chances of the ticks surviving.
Step 9. Use a vacuum cleaner
You can suck out a lot of bed bugs just by using the vacuum cleaner carefully. Make sure you clean the litter bag outside when you're done.
Step 10. Use a flea interceptor
This device will be installed at the foot of the bed, and is designed to prevent fleas from climbing onto the bed. The commercial type will make a small ditch that traps bed bugs before they can reach the mattress.
Step 11. Move the bed away from the wall and furniture
If the bed is attached to other objects, fleas can still climb onto it.
Method 2 of 4: Contacting Experts
Step 1. Do not immediately apply pesticides
Pesticides aren't very effective against bed bugs, so they won't do any good.
Step 2. Call an exterminator
If you think you have a bed bug infestation, the first step is to call a professional exterminator. You don't have the skills and tools needed to completely solve this problem.
Step 3. Know what will happen
Professional exterminators will enter and roam your room, including the bed boards, carpets, mattresses, and springs.
Step 4. Make sure it is systematic
Look carefully and make sure the manpower you employ takes care of every gap and space. He should be able to guess where bed bugs are hiding, but you may have to lead him.
Step 5. Try a heat treatment
The exterminator may heat the room to a very high temperature to kill bed bugs. You certainly can't do this alone. Ask a professional for help with heat treatment.
Step 6. Contact your residence management
If you live in an apartment complex, talk to management, as bed bugs can spread from unit to room. When an apartment building gets maintenance, the building below and both sides must also be treated.
Method 3 of 4: Preventing Fleas from Entering the House
Step 1. Wash used clothes immediately
When you buy clothes from a thrift store, wash them immediately in very hot water. You can also use the dryer on the heat setting. This process will kill any lice that may be on the clothes.
Step 2. Avoid used furniture
You may be tempted to take home a sofa that no one else wants but that still looks good. However, be aware that furniture like this can be a breeding ground for bed bugs, so that fleas will invade your home.
Step 3. Buy new mattresses
If you buy a used mattress, make sure it has been professionally cleaned. To be safe, cover the mattress with a layer of insect repellent so bed bugs don't bite at night.
Step 4. Check the room if you are staying at the hotel
Before entering, check the bed and the area around it. Keep your belongings away from the bed as much as possible.
You can use a luggage rack to store your luggage, especially if it's far from your bed. Try not to just put your things on the floor
Step 5. Wash clothes after traveling
After returning from a trip, immediately wash all the clothes you brought with you on a high temperature. Also keep luggage in the garage if possible.
Step 6. Consider other people
If you have bed bugs, you may need to throw your bed away. Before doing so, destroy it first so that others don't pick it up. You should also consider leaving a note to remind others.
Method 4 of 4: Watching for Signs of Bed Bugs
Step 1. Look for fleas in the crevices
Bed bugs are masters at hiding and can disappear behind crevices, in your mattress, or even under objects on your bedside table. Use a flashlight to search these areas.
Step 2. Look for the signs
Bed bugs will leave small black droppings. You may also notice small drops of blood on the bed in the morning.
Step 3. Check for bite marks
Not everyone is affected by bed bugs. In fact, only about 1/3 of people experience bite marks on the skin. These bites usually produce small pink bumps that are itchy. Usually, these protrusions appear in threes.
Step 4. Compare with other ticks
If you find a flea, compare it to the online pictures to determine if it's a bed bug, not a common flea or a mite.
Step 5. Check other rooms
While the bedroom is the most likely to be infected, check other rooms as well. For example, bed bugs could be on the sofa and infected the entire living room.
