How do you get rid of bed bugs without spending a lot of money?
Bed Bug Spray August 13th, 2011I’m currently not working and can not afford much of anything.. Therefore, I can not afford an exterminator or even plastic bed covers.
What I have bought is hot shot bed bug and flea aerosol spray.
My concern is using it on my mattress.
I do not own and can not afford a steam cleaner.
Is it safe to spray hot shot on your mattresses and just let it dry and vacuum?
Is it safe to spray on clothes in your home? (not the clothes you’re wearing, but the ones in your closet, drawers, ect.)
August 13th, 2011 at 6:01 am
Bur Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade. Its a powder used on farms that will kill all parasites in any animal. You could put it directly on your pillow and Mattress and then sleep on it. Also its 100% safe around animals and children. Its so safe you can actually put it in your dogs food to worm him.Its alal natural and organic, and it can be found for cheap on eBay or even Lowe’s. I think Lowe’s has a 4 pound bag for like 9 dollars. My husband and i are going through the same thing, just found out we had bed bugs just 4 days ago…Hang in there.
August 13th, 2011 at 6:01 am
It all matters if this is your own house or an apartment. If its an apartment I would go to your landowner and report that you have bedbugs and he will most likely do something about it. Bad for business other wise. If you have a house I would report it to the city and they may be able to help. Bad for tourism and danger of spreading to other homes if they don’t.
August 13th, 2011 at 6:01 am
Wash all clothing and bedding and shampoo the carpets. Take mattress outside and then wash it. Allow it to dry in the sun till thoroughly dry. Spray the entire room and surrounding areas and keep a close eye out for them. Contact your local health department and see if they have any suggestions too. Make sure where ever they came from you dispose of the source or find a way to be sure they have left. Bedbugs are hard to get rid of and can easily hide. But the more you clean and be persistant about their removal you might win the battle with them.
August 13th, 2011 at 6:01 am
alcohol based products.. listerine, isopropyl alcohol… and pyrthins? based products.. found in bengal flea sprays..wash what you can in hot water cycles.. more info here. do not use bug spray on mattress the other stuff u can.
http://www.howto-getridofbedbugs.com/