How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs Without Throwing Away Your Furniture

TLDRYou don't need to throw away your furniture or belongings if you have bed bugs. These pests can be eliminated with the right methods.

Key insights

🐜Bed bugs don't discriminate based on cleanliness; they are attracted to blood, not dirt.

🛌Bed bugs can be found in mattresses, furniture, and even electrical sockets.

🔬Diatomaceous earth is an effective and safe way to kill bed bugs by dehydrating them.

💡Using a steamer and washing and drying high-temperature bedding can also help eliminate bed bugs.

💼Professional pest control services may be necessary for severe infestations.

Q&A

Do bed bugs only infest dirty homes?

No, bed bugs are attracted to blood, not dirt. They can infest any home, regardless of cleanliness.

How do bed bugs spread?

Bed bugs can spread through infested furniture, luggage, clothing, or through movement between adjoining walls in buildings.

Can I kill bed bugs with diatomaceous earth?

Yes, diatomaceous earth is an effective and safe method for killing bed bugs by dehydrating them.

Can I get rid of bed bugs myself?

For small infestations, using diatomaceous earth, a steamer, and washing bedding can work. However, professional pest control may be needed for severe infestations.

Can bed bugs live in electrical sockets?

Yes, bed bugs can hide in electrical sockets because they offer small cracks and crevices for them to hide in.

Timestamped Summary

00:00You don't need to throw away your furniture or belongings if you have bed bugs.

06:53Bed bugs are attracted to blood, not dirt. They can infest any home, regardless of cleanliness.

15:00Diatomaceous earth can effectively kill bed bugs by dehydrating them.

19:20Apply diatomaceous earth along the walls, corners, and electrical sockets to kill bed bugs.

20:00Using steam and washing bedding on high temperatures can also help eliminate bed bugs.

20:25Professional pest control may be necessary for severe bed bug infestations.