Other natural remedies to improve efficiency
- Sodium bicarbonate – Absorbs moisture and dehydrates bed bugs.
- Essential oils (tea tree, lavender, peppermint) – Naturally pushes bed bugs.
- Heat treatment – washing bedding and high-temperature clothing (120oF/49oC) instantly kills bed bugs.
Prevent future infestations.
- Vacuum regularly – Frequently clean carpets, furniture and mattresses.
- De-clutter your home – Fewer hiding places means fewer bed bugs.
- Seal cracks and interstices – Block the entry points through which bed bugs could enter.
- Wash and treat fabrics with heat – Wash and dry your bedding, clothes and high-temperature curtains regularly.
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