Home Remedies to get rid of bed bugs

Bed bugs are the small nocturnal insects that multiply speedily and are active only during the night hours.

They belong to Cimicidae family which feed on blood and are commonly found in warm temperature . These creepy bugs can infest every corner of your house.



To hide themselves in the day time they use desks, drapery, linens, nightstands, headboards, mattresses, artwork frames and clothing.  The common signs of bed bug infestation are bites on your body sight of dried blood bed bug skin and eggs.

Here is a some cost effective home remedies that help you get rid of them :

1. Diatomaceous Earth

Spread Diatomaceous earth around your house or on the area where bed bugs nest.  It takes more than 10 days for this product to kill bed bugs but the mortality rate is higher than 90%. Even the small amount Diatomaceous Earth is extremely helpful in destroying these bugs by dehydrating them . Add this powder to cracks in the wall and spaces around the bed to get rid of bed bugs .

This powder is chemical free.

2. Cayenne Pepper

Take 1 tsp each of cayenne powder, oregano and grated ginger. Boil them in water. Strain and spray the solution around the entering spaces of your room and areas where bed bugs may be hiding.  The smell of this solution drives the bugs away and prevents them from spreading. The antimicrobial properties of cayenne pepper assist to kill bed bugs.

3. Baking Soda

Baking soda helps absorb moisture from the body of bed bugs due to its drying properties. Spread some baking soda around the crevices and cracks or wherever you find bugs. It has antimicrobial properties which destroys bed bugs. Don’t forget to vacuum the soda after few days and re-apply it.