does anyone know a sure fire home remedy to get rid of bedbugs?I bought a used mattress(NEVER DO THAT)?

Question

NOW I CANT GET RID OF THE BUGGERS-I EVEN HAD THE PLACE PROFESSIONALLY SPRAYED THREE TIMES

Answer 1

Some general suggestions to eliminate bedbugs include:
Thoroughly wash, vacuum or clean all surfaces and bedding.
Wash bedding and affected clothing where possible, using hot water. Dry in a clothes drier on a hot setting.
Vacuum mattresses, seal in dark plastic and leave outside in the hot sun for as long as possible.
Steam clean carpets.
Spray common hiding spots with a surface insecticide registered to control bedbugs. Follow the label directions carefully. Do not to treat bedding with insecticide.

Answer 2

In early infestations the bed bugs are found only about the tufts, seams, and folds of mattresses and daybed covers; later they spread to cracks and crevices in the bedsteads. If allowed to multiply, they establish themselves behind baseboards, window and door casings, pictures, and moldings, and in furniture, loosened wallpaper, and cracks in plaster and partitions.

To control bed bugs in the home, find all their hiding places and treat them with an insecticide labeled for this use

Select a product whose label specifies bed bugs. Do not apply an insecticide directly to the mattress unless the label specifically gives directions for this use. For these insecticides, apply a light mist to the entire mattress to penetrate the seams, tufts, and folds.

Allow the mattress to dry for several hours before use. As it may be impossible to penetrate all hiding places immediately, control may not be immediate and bugs may be seen for several days after treatment. However, if bugs persist for 2 weeks or more, it is advisable to do a second treatment.

Try these:
Allethrin
Delta Dust* - 0.05% (deltamethrin)
Drione Dust
Flee/Dragnet FT - 0.5% spray
Malathion 57% EL - 4 tbsp. per gal. of deodorized kerosene
Pyrethrins
Resmethrin - 0.3% spray
Suspend SC* - 0.6% spray

Thoroughly but lightly spray bed springs, slats, and bed frames; mattress tufts and seams; and cracks and crevices around doors, windows, and baseboards.

For heavy infestations it is recommended that a professional pest control firm treat the building.

Answer 3

Do what missie said.. and try wrapping your mattress in painters plastic.. You'll have to wash all clothing and get your carpets professionally cleaned... once they are in your place it's almost impossible to get rid of them.

To see how bad it is try putting a water bottle full of warm water on your bed... they will be attracted to the HEAT.. dim the lights and wait a few.. If it's too bad you might have to move, they may never go away!

Answer 4

Step 1: Burn mattress.

Step 2: Buy new mattress.

Alternate Step 2: Sleep on the floor. Anything is better than bedbugs.

Answer 5

A family member did the same thing. They had to throw it away have the house professionally cleaned and buy a new mattress.

Answer 6

Put insecticide powder on the mattress and leave it in the sun for a few hours. Kerosene oil also kills them, but it is smelly.

Answer 7

Throw the mattress out and burn it.Them bugs will get in carpets and other furniture. good luck

Answer 8

put dishes of spicy mustard mixed with eggs around the area like you would a mouse trap...they'll be attracted to the odor.

Answer 9

thats nasty why would you buy a used mattress?? yiur best bet is to buy a new one, especialy if you sprayed and it has'nt worked

Answer 10

i heard on NPR there is nothing you can do...they can live for a year without eating...

you should move, and throw everything away! jk

go to www.npr.org and search for bedbugs

http://www.npr.org/search.php?text=bedbugs