{"id":7587,"date":"2024-03-18T08:57:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/2024\/03\/18\/publishbed-bug-treatment-guide000openopen\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T07:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T07:20:49","slug":"how-to-keep-your-home-bug-free-with-the-bed-bug-treatment-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-home-bug-free-with-the-bed-bug-treatment-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Home Bug-Free with the Bed Bug Treatment Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel like bed bugs are taking over not just your bedding but your peace of mind as well? Do you find it difficult to deal with these pests?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These bugs are one of the most commonly occurring pests which are tough to find and control when it comes to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/residential\/pest-control-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">residential pest control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right way to approach bed bug control is to know a few things about these bugs first. For instance, you need to know how to identify their presence and what measures you should take to curb their infestation effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide is a perfect answer to all of these questions, and will help you take the appropriate approach for efficient residential pest control. Take a look \u2013<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed bugs are tiny six-legged brown oval-shaped wingless insects that thrive on the blood of humans and animals. Adult bed bugs tend to have flat bodies that are roughly the size of apple seeds but their bodies tend to swell after feeding and attain a reddish brown colour. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-home-bug-free-with-the-bed-bug-treatment-guide\/#How_to_Find_Bed_Bugs_and_Signs_of_a_Bed_Bug_Infestation\" >How to Find Bed Bugs and Signs of a Bed Bug Infestation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-home-bug-free-with-the-bed-bug-treatment-guide\/#How_to_Get_Rid_of_Bed_Bug_Bites_and_Treat_Them\" >How to Get Rid of Bed Bug Bites and Treat Them?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-home-bug-free-with-the-bed-bug-treatment-guide\/#Heres_what_you_need_to_do_to_treat_bed_bug_bites\" >Here\u2019s what you need to do to treat bed bug bites:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-home-bug-free-with-the-bed-bug-treatment-guide\/#6_Steps_You_Can_Take_to_Curb_Bed_Bug_Population\" >6 Steps You Can Take to Curb Bed Bug Population<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_Bed_Bugs_and_Signs_of_a_Bed_Bug_Infestation\"><\/span>How to Find Bed Bugs and Signs of a Bed Bug Infestation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself waking up at night with itchy spots on your skin then the chances are that you may have bed bugs. Here\u2019s how you can identify the presence of bed bugs by looking for these simple indicators:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-item\">\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A weak odor similar to that of a rotting fruit<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pale yellow flakes on your bedding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark reddish stains on your bed sheets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remaining shed skins, eggs shells and spots in the areas where bed bugs may hide<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Rid_of_Bed_Bug_Bites_and_Treat_Them\"><\/span>How to Get Rid of Bed Bug Bites and Treat Them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can prevent bed bugs\u00a0from entering your home by moving your bed away from any other points of contact such as other furniture, the wall and your nightstand so that the only thing that your bed is touching is the floor with its four legs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/blog\/we-answer-12-questions-about-bed-bug-bites\/\">Bed bug bites<\/a> usually start to itch after a couple of hours but it is important that you don\u2019t scratch them as this will break the skin that surrounds the bite which increases the chances of infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_what_you_need_to_do_to_treat_bed_bug_bites\"><\/span>Here\u2019s what you need to do to treat bed bug bites:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash the bites with water and soap<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply a corticosteroid cream on the bitten area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if there are any allergic reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the best way to stop bed bugs from biting is to not feed them by removing yourself as you are the food source and let the bed bug infestation starve off. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can starve the bed bugs off by washing the infested items in your home such as the bags, sheets and blankets after which you can use a vacuum cleaner to remove any of the remaining eggs or bed bugs that you may have missed. \u00a0You can further steam inside your mattress, sofa and head boards to kill the eggs and bed bugs upon contact. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Steps_You_Can_Take_to_Curb_Bed_Bug_Population\"><\/span>6 Steps You Can Take to Curb Bed Bug Population<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Here are 6 simple steps you can take to <a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/blog\/how-to-find-bed-bugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find and get rid of bed bugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and\u00a0curb the bed bug population:<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-item\">\n<li><b>Declutter Frequently<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed bugs can hide and thrive easily amongst clutter and make it harder for pest control professionals to find them. The entire treatment could mean nothing, if your home has a lot of clutter.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-item\">\n<li><b>Check Mattress and Box Spring Encasements<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The box springs in your bed are a common congregation point for most bed bugs in most cases as there are a lot of cracks and spaces for them to hide and breed in. So it is best for you to check the stapled areas where the fabric is connected for bed bug colonies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-item\">\n<li><b>Some DIY Non Chemical Treatment<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t want to resort to chemical treatment and are looking for some DIY non chemical treatment then you can also wash your bedding in hot water at a temperature of 120 degrees or more for about 30 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-item\">\n<li><b>Steaming, Heating and Cold<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam any of your clothing at high heat for a minimum of 45 minutes to kill off any bed bugs that may be present. Applying steam helps to kill off bed bugs and eggs as well. Applying heat to your items is also a great way to kill off any bed bugs. Freezing is also another way to kill off any bed bugs and is effective in killing off any pesticide resistant bed bugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-item\">\n<li><b>Vacuuming and Sealing<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run your vacuum through your mattress, under the bed frame and on the bed as well as on the headboard. Be very thorough in vacuuming and don\u2019t miss any cracks and crevices in which bed bugs and their eggs may possibly be hiding. Make sure to dispose of your vacuum bag properly outside of your home though. You can also seal your infested items in specially made bed bug encasements which helps prevent bed bugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-item\">\n<li><b>Seek Professional Services<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is always best to <a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\">hire professional pest control services<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0for bed bug treatment. We handle the pest situation with a systematic approach, starting with a careful examination of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are struggling with a bed bug infestation, get in touch with our team of professionals at Take Care Termite and Pest Control in Tracy, CA today! They will offer you the best possible treatment option to help you\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get rid of bed bugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0effectively and permanently.<\/span><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How do I treat bed bug bites?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Wash the bites with soap and water, apply a corticosteroid cream, and monitor for allergic reactions. Avoid scratching to prevent infection. 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