Question by abcddcba:
i have problem of bed bugs in my room & all area i tried many pesticides but it not works i am in kuwait?
actually in kuwait this is general problem. but in my room it is becoming big problem day by day. please help
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Answer by Sridevi
Try to keep the bed warm. I mean some kind of Dhoop Sticks, Mosquito coil any thing.
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Inspection
A thorough inspection of the premises to locate bed bugs and their harborage sites is necessary so that cleaning efforts and insecticide treatments can be focused. Inspection efforts should concentrate on the mattress, box springs, and bed frame, as well as crack and crevices that the bed bugs may hide in during the day or when digesting a blood meal. The latter sites include window and door frames, floor cracks, carpet tack boards, baseboards, electrical boxes, furniture, pictures, wall hangings, drapery pleats, loosened wallpaper, cracks in plaster, and ceiling moldings. Determine whether birds or rodents are nesting on or near the house.
Sanitation
Sanitation measures include frequently vacuuming the mattress and premises, laundering bedding and clothing in hot water, and cleaning and sanitizing dwellings. After vacuuming, immediately place the vacuum cleaner bag in a plastic bag, seal tightly, and discard in a container outdoors-this prevents captured bed bugs from escaping into the home. A stiff brush can be used to scrub the mattress seams to dislodge bed bugs and eggs. Discarding the mattress is another option, although a new mattress can quickly become infested if bed bugs are still on the premises. Steam cleaning of mattresses generally is not recommended because it is difficult to get rid of excess moisture, which can lead to problems with mold, mildew, house dust mites, etc.
Repair cracks in plaster and glue down loosened wallpaper to eliminate bed bug harborage sites. Remove and destroy wild animal roosts and nests when possible.
Trapping
After the mattress is vacuumed or scrubbed, it can be enclosed in a zippered mattress cover such as that used for house dust mites. Any bed bugs remaining on the mattress will be trapped inside the cover. Leave the cover in place for a year or so since bed bugs can live for a long time without a blood meal.
Insecticides
Residual insecticides (usually pyrethroids) are applied as spot treatments to cracks and crevices where bed bugs are hiding. Increased penetration of the insecticide into cracks and crevices can be achieved if accumulated dirt and debris are first removed using a vacuum cleaner. Avoid using highly repellent formulations, which cause bed bugs to scatter to many places. Dust formulations may be used to treat wall voids and attics. Repeat insecticide applications if bed bugs are present two weeks after the initial treatment since it is difficult to find all hiding places and hidden eggs may have hatched.
Do not use any insecticide on a mattress unless the product label specifically mentions such use. Note that very few insecticides are labeled for use on mattresses. If using an appropriately labeled insecticide on a mattress, take measures to minimize pesticide exposure to occupants. Apply the insecticide as a light mist to the entire mattress, opening seams, tufts, and folds to allow the chemical to penetrate into these hiding areas. Allow the treated surface to completely dry before use. Do not sleep directly on a treated mattress; be sure bed linens are in place. Do not treat mattresses of infants or ill people. Alternatives to using an insecticide on a mattress are discussed in the ‘Sanitation’ and ‘Trapping’ sections.
No insecticides are labeled for use on bedding or linens. These items should be dry cleaned or laundered in hot water and dried using the “hot” setting.
Well first you have to get rid of your bed and get a new one they have turned your mattress and box spring into a nesting haven. any sheets,blankets, quilts rugs pillows need to be washed thoroughly with pesticides and then with laundry detergent. They have vinyl covers that you can get to seal your mattress and box spring in. Then make sure that you bathe thoroughly everyday and put your soiled clothing in a sealed hamper that is cleaned after each load and then sprayed with pesticides. Also spraying your house and grounds around the house weekly, with make sure that you will kill any eggs and hatch-lings. After the first month you can reduced the spraying to a monthly chore.
There is a chalk that you can buy that is made in China, its called “Miraculous Insecticide Chalk”. I have used it for cockroaches and ants and other insects but it may work on bed bugs. Clean your bed completely, vacuum it if you can and place a solid line of chalk around your bed maybe even on the bed frame. Apparently the bugs will not cross this line. The chalk can be purchased at most Chinese grocery stores and only costs about $ 1.15 . You would probably need several packages. Hope it works for you, good luck.