Question by bigsexy3531:
How Do I KILL “bed bugs” without using harsh chemicals?
I have 2 asthmatic children and I am sensitive to chemicals. My friend came to my house while her unit was being exterminated but she didn’t tell me why. I found out later when I began to itch late at night and swell in the morning. Please help!!! This is serious! I have a very clean house. I always have, and I dont know anything about “bed bugs”,other than fairy tales! HELP!!!
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Answer by matt
Try Diatomaceous Earth,it is a non-toxic, natural substance. My mom used to put it in her garden to naturally kill pests. I had a bed bug problem at one time (it has nothing to do with how clean or dirty you live), and I used this product to solve it. I believe it works by absorbing the moisture of the bugs, dehydrating and killing them. Please follow the links or google it for more info.
A side note, it is a powder, and things can get a little dusty if you’re not careful. This may be an issue for asthmatic children…
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Whatever you choose, have your “friend” pay for it.
dont make your bed let it air every day and ask chemist for a detergent. sleep tight dont let the bugs bite!
using a body insect repellent may help and spraying the mattress before making the bed. Also you could iron all the bed linen. The insect repellents that you spray on or roll on are very mild.However you may need to keep applying for awhile so good luck.
Eucalyptus essential oil is great to kill dust mites. You add about ten drops to a load of laundry. Smells great and kills the bugs.
You can also make a spray with it and occasionally spray the mattress.
check out my page on diffusing essential oil to help your home environment:
http://www.essential-natural-remedies.com/electric-essential-oil-diffuser.html