Question by oneakmusic:
Is there a way to get rid of bed bugs if they have already gotten into the mattress or box spring?
There is a bed bug outbreak in our area. Unfortunatly we found some in our mattress. Do we need to buy a new mattress now, or can this be solved somehow?
Best answer:
Answer by haley
eee.. personally i would just buy another mattress.. i hate bugs eee.. 😉
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nope
as far as I know there is a method that uses heat to kill all the bugs and eggs. The room will be heated to about 60 degrees Celsius (140° F) for a certain period of time. Another method will be chemistry – problem here: bedbugs have developed resistancy against certain chemical products. Both methods will have to be applied by a specialist.
Getting rid of the mattresses alone might not be sufficient because they can hide elsewhere in the bed or in the room and get into the new mattresses again.
There are a variety of pryethroid insecticides that can be used on mattresses. Pyrethins are natural pesticides extracted from Chrysanthemums and they are non-toxic to mammals and birds, but extremely toxic to fish and most insects. You can fumigate your mattress by using a plastic bag that can completely cover your mattress, and seal in the insecticide for a few days. U-Haul sells plastic mattress bags that are used for protecting mattresses while moving. You also need to get the bugs out of any cracks or hiding areas near the bed, and also in areas where pets sleep.