{"id":12097,"date":"2018-09-11T08:58:01","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T08:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog?p=12097"},"modified":"2020-08-12T13:54:07","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T13:54:07","slug":"diy-bed-bug-treatment-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/diy-bed-bug-treatment-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Bed Bug Treatment Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re facing a bed bug infestation, we highly recommend seeking the help of a professional pest control company. If you would prefer to try and eradicate the problem yourself or would like some extra advice to go alongside the professional treatment you\u2019re receiving, below are some great DIY bed bug treatment tips.<\/p>\n

Wash clothes and bedding <\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s very important to wash any infected clothes or bedding as soon as possible. This must be done on a very high setting (60\u02daC for the washing machine) and then if you have a tumble dryer, follow this up with 30 minutes on a hot setting.<\/p>\n

Vacuum<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Use a vacuum cleaner with a hose to suck up any bugs you can see. Conduct a thorough search in and around your bed, in wardrobes, sofas, carpets, and suitcases if you\u2019ve been away recently.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to tightly seal and securely dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag when you\u2019ve finished preventing the bed bugs from getting out again.<\/p>\n

Dispose of badly infested items <\/strong><\/h3>\n

If certain items are very badly infested, unfortunately, the only option may be to get rid of them. Make sure you do this in a responsible manner however and destroy it so that nobody else will be tempted to bring it into their home.<\/p>\n

Non-chemical treatment methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re reluctant to bring chemicals into your home, the good news is that there are plenty of treatment methods which allow you to avoid this.<\/p>\n