Best Home Practices to Get Rid of and Prevent Bedbug

Best Home Practices to Get Rid of and Prevent Bedbug

Written by Abet Tonny

There is no sweeter place than home except if you have been facing some domestic violence. Home is where we find comfort when all other things are not right. A great reason behind our self-esteem and socialisation. Bedbug infestation can make our homes become hell of a place.

I am going to point out 13 important considerations, if you want to get rid of and prevent bedbug in your home, hostel and any resident facility setting.

1. Periodic inspection of home, house or apartment for signs of bedbug attack.
2. Reduce disorganisation and clutter in your rooms.
3. Thorough cleaning of room.
4. Bagging in tight neck holdings and removal of bedding and clothing from affected area.
5. Encasing the mattress and box spring in zippered encasement.
6. Washing and treating bed sheets and blankets then drying them in hot settings or ironing.
7. Washing and treating furniture like headboard, chair and bed frame.
8. Careful use of insecticides.
9. Use of vacuumers and steamers to suck and kill bedbugs.
10. Use of metal bed frame instead of wood.
11. Prefer white bedsheets which allows you detect the signs of bedbug attack easily before they over multiply and become so costly to eradicate. Bedbugs always leave blood spots where they feed.
12. Paint white, the furniture and wall also to help you detect fast signs of attack by bedbug.
13. Sofa sets and other wicker furniture made from soft natural materials have higher chance of bedbug infestation. Avoid them.