Tea tree oil, lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus can repel bed bugs.

Mix a few drops with water in a spray bottle and mist around bed and furniture.

Heat Treatment

Wash bedding, curtains, and clothes at high temperatures (≥120°F / 49°C).

Use a hair dryer or steam cleaner on mattresses and furniture.

Vacuuming and Decluttering

Regularly vacuum mattress seams, bed frames, and floor edges.

Dispose of vacuum contents in sealed plastic bags.

Encasements

Use mattress and box spring encasements to trap bed bugs and prevent new infestations.

Chemical Remedies

Pyrethrin-Based Sprays

Fast-acting contact sprays, effective for small areas.

Residual Insecticides (Pyrethroids, Neonicotinoids)

Apply to cracks, crevices, and baseboards for long-term control.

Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs)

Prevent bed bugs from maturing and reproducing.

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