{"id":115739,"date":"2025-03-03T13:50:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T06:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/?p=115739"},"modified":"2025-03-03T13:50:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T06:50:03","slug":"bedbug-easy-ways-to-get-rid-of-them-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/bedbug-easy-ways-to-get-rid-of-them-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Bedbug: Easy Ways to Get Rid of Them at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style='\"font-size:'><b>What Are Bedbugs?\n</b><p><span style='\"font-size:'>Bedbugs are tiny, reddish-brown insects that feed on the blood of people and animals. They are flat and oval-shaped, about the size of an apple seed, which makes them hard to spot. Even though they are small, they spread quickly and can cause problems in homes, hotels, and public places.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-115750 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/writehorizon.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/03%5C/Bedbug-How-does-it-live.-How-to-eradicate-it-from-the-house-with-this-simple-method.-%5Cud835%5Cudc11%5Cud835%5Cudc1e%5Cud835%5Cudc1a%5Cud835%5Cudc1d-%5Cud835%5Cudc26%5Cud835%5Cudc28%5Cud835%5Cudc2b%5Cud835%5Cudc1e%5Cud83d%5Cudcac%5Cud83d%5Cudc40%5Cud83d%5Cudc47.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1080\"' height='\"1350\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bedbug-How-does-it-live.-How-to-eradicate-it-from-the-house-with-this-simple-method.-\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d-\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud83d\udcac\ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udc47.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><b>How Do Bedbugs Live?\n</b><p><span style='\"font-size:'><b>1. Life Cycle and Reproduction\n<ul>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>A female bedbug can lay 200\u2013500 eggs in her lifetime.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>The eggs hatch in 6\u201310 days, and baby bedbugs (called nymphs) grow through five stages before becoming adults.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Bedbugs can live for 6\u201312 months, depending on their surroundings.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>They can survive for months without eating, which makes them hard to get rid of.\n\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><b>2. Where Do Bedbugs Hide?\n</b><p><span style='\"font-size:'>Bedbugs are active at night and like to hide in dark, warm places close to where people sleep. They often hide in:\n<ul>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Mattresses, bed frames, and headboards.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Cracks in furniture and walls.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Carpets, curtains, and fabric-covered furniture.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Electrical outlets and behind wallpaper.\n\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><b>3. How Do Bedbugs Spread?\n</b><p><span style='\"font-size:'>Bedbugs don\u2019t fly or jump, but they move from place to place by:\n<ul>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Clinging to luggage and clothes after traveling or visiting an infested area.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Hiding in second-hand furniture like beds, couches, or wooden items.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Spreading in public places such as hotels, movie theaters, and buses.\n\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><b>Signs of a Bedbug Infestation\n<ul>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Red, itchy bites on the skin, often in a line or cluster.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Bloodstains on sheets or pillowcases from crushed bedbugs.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Small dark spots (bedbug droppings) on bedding and furniture.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Shed bedbug skins found in cracks and crevices.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>A musty smell in severe infestations.\n\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><b>How to Get Rid of Bedbugs: Simple and Effective Methods\n</b><p><span style='\"font-size:'><b>1. Deep Cleaning &amp; Vacuuming\n<ul>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Vacuum mattresses, bed frames, furniture, and carpets.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Throw away the vacuum bag in a sealed plastic bag.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Use a steam cleaner on mattresses and fabric furniture at 120\u00b0F (49\u00b0C) or higher to kill bedbugs and their eggs.\n\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'><b>2. Washing &amp; Heat Treatment\n<ul>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Wash bedding, curtains, and clothes in hot water (at least 130\u00b0F or 54\u00b0C).\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Dry them on the highest heat setting for at least 30 minutes.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Seal infested items in plastic bags and leave them in direct sunlight for several hours.<br>\n<b>\n\n</b><p><span style='\"font-size:'><b>3. Try Natural Remedies\n<ul>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'><b>Diatomaceous Earth (DE): A natural powder that dries out and kills bedbugs. Sprinkle it around beds, furniture, and cracks. Leave it for 1\u20132 days, then vacuum it up.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'><b>Baking Soda: Absorbs moisture and dries out bedbugs. Sprinkle it in affected areas and vacuum after 2\u20133 days.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'><b>Essential Oils: Peppermint, tea tree, and lavender oils help repel bedbugs. Mix with water and spray in areas where bedbugs might hide.\n\n</b><p><strong><span style='\"font-size:'>4. Use Chemical Treatments (If Needed)\n<ul>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'><b>Bedbug Sprays: Use pesticides with pyrethroids (approved for bedbug control). Spray on mattresses, cracks, and infested areas, but avoid direct contact with skin.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'><b>Insecticide Dust: Apply silica gel dust in cracks and furniture joints to kill bedbugs.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'><b>Professional Extermination: For severe infestations, hire pest control experts for heat treatment or fumigation.\n\n</b><p><span style='\"font-size:'><b>5. Prevent Bedbugs from Coming Back\n<ul>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Use bedbug-proof covers on mattresses and pillows.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Seal cracks in walls and furniture where bedbugs can hide.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Check luggage and clothes after traveling to avoid bringing bedbugs home.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Inspect second-hand furniture before buying it.\n\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Bedbugs are tough to eliminate, but with thorough cleaning, heat treatments, and natural or chemical methods, you can get rid of them. The best way to stay bedbug-free is to keep your home clean and be careful when traveling or bringing in new furniture.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Bedbugs? Bedbugs are tiny, reddish-brown insects that feed on the blood of people and animals. They are flat and oval-shaped, about the size of an apple seed, which makes them hard to spot. Even though they are small, they spread quickly and can cause problems in homes, hotels, and public places. 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