How do I get rid of bed bugs off my mattress?
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 at
10:56 pm
I found these bed bugs on my mattress and I wanna know how to get rid of them
Filed under: Air Mattress
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burn the mattress or get it out asap. they’re nearly impossible to kill and will get in clothing, sofa, etc. a friend had to throw out almost everything in his apt.
I’m not sure this will work, but i read an article on getting rid of pesky bugs and mosquitoes, and other kinds of insects, so u could give it a try, put some Listerine in a spray bottle and spray all over ur mattress, and it might even get rid of dust mites as well, I would be glad to hear how it works out.
Not sure if they are bed bugs because i looked it up and it said they are good at hiding but this is what i found:
Once an infestation has occurred, patience and persistence is the key to ridding the area of bed bugs. It isn’t enough to clean the mattresses and launder the sheets. Furniture should be overturned and cleaned. Carpeting, wood molding, door jambs, picture frames, and closets should be inspected as well. Bed bugs can hide behind loose wallpaper, in the crevices between carpets and walls, behind outlet covers, and inside light fixtures, smoke detectors, and even clocks. Removable, washable items can be laundered in very hot water. For those areas or items which can not be laundered, smaller items can be wrapped in plastic and set in a hot place or in direct sunlight. The key is to raise the temperature to at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit for several hours to kill the eggs and the bugs. Vacuuming and steam cleaning may also be done, but any bags or canisters should be thrown away or emptied outside of the area immediately to prevent another infestation. The best method of removing bed bugs, however, is through a professionally handled treatment.