How To Kill Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs - How to Destroy Them


Bedbug infestations are extremely difficult to control. Bedbugs do not transmit diseases to humans, though are bloodsucking insects that will feed on a human's skin while sleeping or in a room that they are present. Bedbugs are drawn towards warmth and carbon dioxide, thus making the sleeping area very attractive to them. This insect will attach to your skin without you noticing, sucking your blood for minutes at a time. Human skin will become extremely irritated, inflamed and scab. These insects are not deadly though will cause insomnia, stress and high anxiety for those with an infested area.

These are a few steps to take to destroy and kill bedbugs:

  1. Chemical treatment - Outside chemicals shouldn't be sprayed on bedding that you'll sleep on. Microban X-580 is a safer chemical that is highly effective in destroying bedbugs. One application will typically kill all insects.
  2. A Dry Vapor Steam Cleaner - Great for cleaning the entire home, office complex, store or hotel. Heat will kill bedbugs and more importantly their eggs. Get in to all corners, baseboards and crevices to assure you've eliminated even the eggs.
  3. UV-C Light Wand - UV light will sanitize everything while killing bacteria, dust mites, odor and bedbugs. Use the wand device to clean pillows, chairs, bedding and you can even bring the wand to work to sanitize the working area completely. Ultraviolet light is extremely effective though dangerous if held over human skin and is recommended to be faced away from the body when using.

Destroying bedbugs and maintaining the area to prevent in the future is extremely important. Hiring professionals can be costly, though sometimes necessary to immediately detect and kill these insects. It can be difficult to maintain in complexes with multiple families if everyone doesn't eliminate these bugs, thus making it important to be able to perform yourself. Bedbugs are nocturnal and typically will nest in fabric seams or tight crevices, making it more difficult for a professional to eliminate in one visit. Following the steps mentioned above will equip the individual homeowner to deal with eliminating bedbugs themselves.