![]() ![]() But, even if you don’t see any, you should still try spraying with essential oils as a preventative measure. Look for blood stains, rusty spots, shed skins, or eggshells before buying. So, it’s essential that you carefully examine your new-to-you furniture, clothes, and books before bringing them into your home. Second-Hand Scoreįinding an excellent deal on previously-owned furniture is a rush, but did you know that bed bugs can live a year or more without food? Pro Tip: One spray we’ve found effective is spraying a solution using 1 tsp of cayenne powder, 1 tsp of ground ginger, 1 tsp of oregano oil, and 1 tsp of water around doorways to prevent bed bugs from getting in the house. To create a spray using one of these oils, dilute several drops in a spray bottle filled with water (use 20 to 25 drops if using tea tree oil). As for natural oils, you can use the following: For instance, you can crush peppermint leaves to repel them or use lavender to make them nauseous. If you don’t want to try harsh chemicals and sprays, you’re in luck! There are plenty of natural oils and scents that help deter bed bugs. This method will help reduce their numbers and help you monitor the problem. All you have to do is place them under the legs of your bed or wherever they can access gain access to your bed, like your nightstand for example. InterceptionĪnother preventative measure you can use to block their access is by using bed bug interceptors. These interceptors have a rough exterior that bed bugs can crawl over, but the smooth interior traps the bugs inside. You can also drag the bed and other furniture away from the wall and keep blankets and clothes from dangling to the floor. You can cut off access by coating your bed’s legs and other furniture in Vaseline or with double-sided tape. Thankfully, there’s no need to figure out how to magically float your furniture. ![]() Bed bugs can’t jump or fly, so they have to crawl to access your bed, using the legs of your furniture to get there. One way to prevent bed bugs from reaching your mattress is by cutting off their access to the bed. We know it’s an icky problem you probably don’t want to think about, but doing preventative measures now will only do you good.īut don’t worry, we’re here to give you some tips on how to keep your home bug-free! 1. It’s the first week of June, which means enjoying the beginning of summer and - learning about bed bugs! This week is Bed Bug Awareness week, which helps people learn how to identify and prevent bed bugs from infesting their homes. ![]()
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