What is a safe way to kill bedbugs when there are small children in the home?

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I have been itching like crazy, big huge welts on my arms, neck, and legs. Last night I found a bug on my chair, looked it up, and found out it is a bedbug. I have 8 children in my home, ranging from 18 months to 12 years old. Is there a safe way to kill the bugs without it affecting my children? I have never dealt with bedbugs before so I have no clue what to do. Any suggestions?


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!BASH! January 7, 2011 at 9:57 am

Orkin exterminators will use hot, dry steam to kill bed bugs in places you touch; chemicals are used to kill bed bugs in other spots by flushing the bugs out for steaming.

My advice is to NOT use Dryel. Freezing things for several days usually kills them, but be sure to seal things up in plastic bags if you use your freezer. In the winter, just take the infected items (in plastic) out on the back porch/patio for a few days. Always be sure to vacuum well and empty the vacuum into a plastic bag, then tightly seal and remove from the house immediately.

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