Everyone ‘prefers’ natural remedies for getting rid of bed bugs, not least because they tend to be less toxic. The issue is that natural pesticides aren’t as good at killing bed bugs as synthetic pesticides or heat treatment. Some natural remedies can kill bed bugs, but not get rid of […]

If you’re wary of using synthetic chemicals to kill bed bugs, you may want to use a natural insecticide spray like tea tree oil. The only problem is that natural bed bug treatments aren’t usually as effective. Tea tree oil is an insecticidal that kills bed bugs instantly, but the […]

Just the thought of finding bed bugs in bedding is enough to stop you from sleeping at night. But unless you take active bed bug treatment measures, the problem will only get worse over time. Bed bugs can live in your blankets, sheets, and comforters. They can also get underneath […]

Scientists have worked for decades to invent new pesticides. There’s a lot of money to be made in finding a treatment that kills bed bugs. A pesticide used in many bed bug sprays is permethrin. Permethrin spray is toxic to pest insects. It’s a naturally toxic substance found in chrysanthemums. […]

You’ve got bed bugs, but little or no money. You might think that you have no options, but there are some good bed bug treatments for low-income families. Specific DIY methods work well, but you have to perform research to find out what is most likely to get fast and […]

Natural bed bug treatments are becoming increasingly popular. The issue is that while some work, others are scientifically unproven and ineffective ideas. Using diatomaceous earth for bed bugs is a popular treatment method, but whether it works is another question. Diatomaceous earth scratches away the outer waxy layer of bed […]

Essential oils are a natural home remedy and contact killer for bed bugs. This means that it must be sprayed directly on these parasitic pests to be effective. Peppermint oil is good for killing bed bugs when sprayed on them directly, not least because of its potent smell. Peppermint oil […]

Heat treatment is an effective way of killing bed bugs instantly. Many professional exterminators rely on this method, as bed bugs are becoming resistant to pesticides. The question is whether bed bugs can become immune to heat, and whether heat treatment really works. Heat treatment works at 122 degrees Fahrenheit […]

You want to kill bed bugs fast with a DIY method to cut treatment costs. One popular method of getting rid of bed bugs is extremely cold temperatures. If freezing kills bed bugs and eggs, you could put the infested items in the freezer or leave them outside during winter […]