How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs Naturally

Bed bugs have been a concern for many people for quite a long time. They feed on live animals and human bodies and can be found everywhere. They go undetected mainly because they cannot fly, so can move anywhere without being noticed. Hence, detecting whether your house is infested with them or not, is quite difficult. Treatments to get rid of bedbugs can be decided depending on the level of infestation.

Baking Soda

This is one of the best-known natural treatments for bed bugs. It dehydrates the skin of the bedbugs killing them instantly. You can spray baking soda on the infected area to get rid of the pests. But remember that this method takes a lot of time to give results and can also be expensive as you will require loads of baking powder for sprinkling. 

Vinegar

Although vinegar is very useful to get rid of bedbugs, it can only kill them by destroying their nervous system and cannot kill their eggs. You can apply white distilled vinegar on the edges of the things that show signs of infestation and then spray vinegar liberally on the bedbugs. This will prevent them from scurrying away and escaping from the vinegar sprays.

Diatomaceous Earth

Using diatomaceous earth is one of the easiest and economically viable natural treatments for bed bugs. It is considered to be the most effective method and is known to kill approximately 90% of the bedbugs, although it takes quite a while to start working.

Rubbing Alcohol

Alcohol kills insects by dissolving their cells and has been successfully used to treat the infestation of bedbugs. When alcohol comes in contact with the skin of the bedbugs, it causes it to dry, thus causing the bugs to die. Also, alcohol does not stain the furniture or garments, but it would be better to test it in a small area before you start the actual treatment.

To Conclude

Though bedbugs do not transmit any diseases, their bites can be itchy and can get infected if scratched. In some cases, they may also cause allergies and breathing problems. So be ready with natural remedies for pulmonary hypertension if you have bedbugs in your house and you are allergic to them.