Bed Bugs Insecticides / Treatments – Bed Bug.org

Removing bed bugs is easy but you have to see them in order to effectively get rid of them. Killing bed bugs can be tricky and costly if you call a professional exterminator (recommended) to get rid of them. They will often charge $300 - $600 to treat a single room. And they dont always guarantee the results. You may want to attempt to remove and kill as many bed bugs as possible before calling in the professionals.

Below are a few things you can do to get rid of and kill bed bugs.

Effectiveness rating: 4/10

Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol kills bed bugs on-contact. Find the surfaces bed bugs inhabit, including crevices and harborages. Mix the isopropyl alcohol at a 1:1 ratio in a spray bottle with water. Liberally spray the surfaces and crevices and allow to dry naturally. Less water is recommended for smaller areas or areas sensitive to water.

( Information on Heat used by Professionals to Kill Bed Bugs )

Effectiveness rating: 3/10

Many professional exterminators are now using heat to kill bed bugs. Its safer and more effective than many of the chemicals traditionally used. Unfortunately the big commercial trailer-mounted BTU heating systems can cost up to $50,000.

A residential dryer can be effective for killing bed bugs on clothing, bedding materials, stuffed animals, shoes or any other soft articles which are dryer-safe.

When using the dryer, operate using small to medium size loads and run the dryer on high for at least 15 minutes. Remove the items immediately and seal them in a plastic bag for 24 hours. This will ensure that you kill all of the bed bugs.

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