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What Is The Most Efficient Method To Kill Bed Bugs? |
Fact, Bed bug problems are becoming common in Singapore. You
might have woken up one day and noticed a small insect that
emits an unpleasant odor. Bed bugs are scientifically called
Cimex lectularius or Cimicidae, these are insects that feed
blood from warm-blooded animals through piercing on its
host's skin. We, humans, are the most ideal to be their
hosts because we are warm-blooded and are less likely to
sniff them out unlike other mammals.
You might have experienced getting bitten by bed bugs or you
might have them crawling creepily under your mattresses, but
you don't know how to eradicate them entirely. There are
several Pest Control methods available in Singapore.
However, are there other things that you can do to eliminate
these blood-sucking insects?
What Is The Most Efficient Method To Kill Bed Bugs?
There are easy procedures which we can use to treat and
control bed bugs. First is by using the Integrated Pests
Management (IPM) approach where a cyclical process of using
preventive measures, sanitation, and chemicals are applied
to the site. Next, you can use rubbing alcohol as it kills
them on the spot, but leaves their traces on the site.
Another fast way is by using a steam machine. You can point
it directly at the site where the bed bugs thrive and the
machine's steam can do the trick. Silica Gel could also be
applied to the infected areas. You can apply silica gel on
your mattress, around the bed and along the walls. When
touched, the silica gel will stick to the bug and it cannot
be shaken off, this will cause the bug to get dehydrated and
die.
If these processes don't eliminate these pests, you may
consider using insecticides. Insecticides can be applied to
the cracks, crevices and other sites where the bed bugs may
have hidden their eggs. Penetration of the insecticides can
be increased when the area is cleaned off of dirt and
debris. Since it is difficult to find all of the hiding
places and some of the hidden eggs may have hatched,
Insecticide application should be repeated regularly if bed
bugs are still present two weeks after the initial
treatment. Since bed bugs inhabit in fixtures and furniture,
it is necessary to make sure that the affected items have
been rid out of bedbugs as they can become the new source
of infestation. In some instances, furniture may need to be
disposed as these items could have been infested for a long
time and cannot be recovered anymore. It is advisable to
discard these items and inspect other home furnishings for
infestation.
The help of an expert exterminator or a pest control company
will be the best choice if any of the procedures listed
above did not eliminate the bed bug infestations. Since a
Pest Control Company is experienced in terminating bedbugs,
they know where and how to look for pests and they know how
to effectively manage the infestation. You might have to
assist the professionals in some ways, such as allowing them
access to your home for inspection and treatment, and
cleaning up the site for them to focus on the extermination
Lastly, you must learn techniques to prevent bed bugs
infestation in the future. Some of these techniques include
inspecting acquired second-hand furniture, regular
examination of your house for possible pest infestation and
regular home cleaning.
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