Within days of noticing that you have bed bugs, it is important to start taking measures to get rid of them.
Will a vacuum cleaner kill bed bug infestations?
Vacuuming bed bugs will eliminate bed bugs in small quantities. Bed bugs live in all sorts of places and can hide inside your mattress and walls.
Therefore it’s hard to get rid of bed bugs with just a vacuum alone.
You may have to combine a vacuum with other chemicals to really hit the bed bug infestation hard and make sure you also get rid of the bed bug eggs.
Once you have finished vacuuming, there are a few things that you should be aware of. First, do not bring the vacuum cleaner into any other room in your house as it is possible that the bed bugs will follow. Also, make sure to plug it in outside to prevent children or pets from being exposed to its contents. This is especially true if you live near an area where there are trees, bushes or grasses because this provides bed bugs with even more hiding spots away from the light.
Which vacuum cleaners are best for bed bugs?
A good vacuum for bed bugs should use a stiff brush attachment alongside the vacuum hose.
You want a vacuum that operates with a bagged design, so you can dispose of the vacuum bag once complete. Preferably inside a sealed plastic bag.
Bed bug control recommends that you effectively vacuum bed bugs on your mattress, bed frame, walls and carpet before disposing of them far from your home.
If a vacuum doesn’t get rid of them use Borax
So when all else fails and there is no other option but to use chemical sprays inside your bedroom, then at least take time before going to bed to thoroughly clean the surfaces around your bed with Borax which can be found in the laundry aisle.
This is one of the safest methods on the market today because borax does not pose significant health risks for people who inhale it or get it on their skin. If you are not able to find powdered borax, then liquid forms are available. However, be aware that these do contain some harsh chemicals, so instead use boiling water before applying this solution onto surfaces that need cleaning.
Borax is especially helpful when vacuuming along baseboards and wall edges because it gets rid of both bed bugs and their eggs in these areas. Make sure to vacuum or sweep up any excess powder after applying, otherwise it may cause problems with your vacuum’s motor over time.
How do pest control companies get rid of bed bugs?
Pest control uses strong chemicals that makes the bed bugs die from dehydration.
Adult bed bugs will left scattered across your home, dead bugs are then vacuumed up with a bed bug vacuum.
Eliminating bed bugs is not easy and you may lose access to your home for days whilst they apply the bed bug treatments.