Non-Toxic Way to Kill Bed Bugs

Bed bugs have been bothering humans since ancient times, and they even show up as a common pest in ancient European and Greek literature. After all, the phrase “don’t let the bed bugs bite” didn’t come from nowhere. Because these parasites are such a pain, you’ll want to get rid of them quickly when you discover you have them. If you’re worried about using heavy, toxic chemicals, you can instead kill these parasites naturally with heat. In fact, because bed bugs are becoming more and more resistant to chemicals, getting rid of them in this way may be the most effective method.

Instructions

• 1

  Gather all cloth materials where the bed bugs have been living and place them in plastic bags as quickly as possible. Seal the bags to help contain the bugs so they don’t spread even further during the killing process.

• 2

  Wash loads of bed bug-infested laundry one at a time, keeping the laundry still infested bagged up until you get to it. Wash in hot water to kill the bed bugs.

• 3

  Dry your laundry on high heat for at least 10 to 20 minutes to ensure killing any bed bugs that may have survived the wash.

• 4

  Clean all items that won’t fit into your washer and dryer with a steamer. This includes mattresses, carpets and the area near the baseboard between the floor and the wall. Take your time cleaning them, and do your best to clean every little crack and crevice with heat.

• 5

  Wash and heat areas populated with bed bugs frequently, at least on a weekly basis. Persistence is important to getting rid of the parasites and keeping them from coming back.