How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs In Clothes

How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs In Clothes

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Some time ago bed bugs were a global public health pest, which declined in incidence during the middle of the 20th Century.  However, in recent times, bed bugs have had a dramatic resurrection and there are global indications of ever growing numbers of invasions.  Bed bugs are among the greatest travelers of the world and they are transported readily via clothing, luggage, furniture and bedding.  Below are some guidelines of how to get rid of bed bugs in clothes and elsewhere around the home:

•Follow an IPM of Integrated Pest Management Approach

This entails a number of techniques such as preventive measures, sanitation and chemicals which are applied to infested areas.

•Use Rubbing Alcohol to Spray Bed Bugs

Doing this will kill them on the spot and alcohol is safe on most fabric.  Make use of a dish brush and the rubbing alcohol to destroy the visible eggs.

•Launder Affected Clothing at a Minimum of 120 Degrees Fahrenheit

This is a great way of destroying the bed bugs.  For bug-ridden clothing items that cannot be machine washed, heating is a great method of ridding them of the bugs.  You can wrap clothing with delicate fabric in plastic and place them in a very sunny location for a minimum a three days.  In addition, bed bugs will succumb to temperatures that are below freezing; however, you have to maintain the chilling period for a minimum of two weeks.

•Kill Bed bugs and Their Eggs with Steam

The local hardware store is a good place to get a simple steam-generating device or you could convert an electric kettle into a killer steam machine by connecting a flexible tube.  By thoroughly spraying all the seams and corners of clothing storage areas as well as other infested areas, you will be able to destroy all the bed bugs and their eggs.

•Empty Dressers and Nightstands

Thoroughly scrutinize these and other pieces of furniture inside and out; turn them over to examine under the woodwork.  The bugs will often hide in recesses, corners and cracks.

•Vacuum Your Home

Doing this will get rid of eggs and bugs from mattresses, walls, carpet and other surfaces.

Depending on the severity of the bug bed infestation, the guidelines above might not get rid of the little critters.  If that happens, then it might be time for you to think about consulting with a reputable and professional exterminator.  Qualified exterminators are familiar with where to search for bed bugs and they have lots of effective tools at their disposal.

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Bedbug battle needed, all agree – Chicago Tribune

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Chicago TribuneBedbug battle needed, all agreeChicago TribuneThe bedbug issue surfaced during a three-hour hearing held by two City Council committees mulling a proposed ordinance that would allow fines of up to $1,000 a day against landlords who fai …

Oregon Lawmakers May Look To Shield Bed Bug Data – OPB News

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Oregon Lawmakers May Look To Shield Bed Bug DataOPB NewsOregon businesses and homeowners who are battling bed bugs would get a new level of anonymity under a measure being considered in Salem. A House panel will take up a bill next week that would sh …

Bedbugs in Philly: Last year’s problem? – Philadelphia Daily News

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Bedbugs in Philly: Last year’s problem?Philadelphia Daily NewsPhilly is accustomed to appearing on lists it would prefer not to be on, including the June 2012 Terminix report that turned the city’s mattresses upside down. An annual list by the pest-c …

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