Know How To Exterminate Bed Bugs

The problem with bed bugs is that the little beggars just don't go away! At least not without a fight. This can make exterminating bed bugs a long, and often difficult task. However, if you have a little knowledge of how to go about it, it is not an impossible one!

The most important aspect of exterminating bed bugs is taking swift action immediately you find an infestation. By doing this quite often it will be possible to carry out your own extermination process rather than employing professionals to do the work for you. So, how do you deal with a bed bug infestation? Simply follow the steps below.

1. Positively ID The Enemy.

Cast Bed Bug Skin

The best place to start is by making certain that bed bugs are the problem. The biggest tell tale sign are bites on the body when you wake. Check for blood stains on bedding, discarded skins from developing bugs and so on. Do not limit your search to your bed. Check the whole room including the more obscure places such as inside light switches, radios etc.

2. Let battle Commence!

Once you are confident that you do have a bed bug problem the process of exterminating can begin.

You must clear the affected room of all clutter. Place it all in sealed plastic bags and dispose of it. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the whole room. Vacuum EVERYTHING! this will not only remove live bugs but also eggs which are usually stuck to surfaces quite firmly as they are laid.

The next step is to use a steam cleaner, these are a a great weapon in the battle against bed bugs because the steam not only kills adult bugs and nymphs but it will also destroy any eggs missed by the vacuum cleaner. Follow the same systematic method as with the vacuum cleaner and again steam clean EVERYTHING!.

The last assault on the bed bugs should be applied in the form of a toxic bed bug spray. This step is optional however, it is an additional safe guard in exterminating bed bugs. There are a few options as regards bed bug sprays - the organic options are best especially where there a children and pets in the household.

So, there you have it how to exterminate bed bugs - in a few easy steps. However, do not be fooled one treatment may not be enough to get rid of these blood sucking pests. You may have to repeat the whole process twice or perhaps more before you can claim victory in this war.