whats the best way to get rid of bed bugs?

Question

I keep getting bitten on my stomach, chest and jaw. I dont have any pets and the marks come up small hard and very itchy...i dont think they have a head as there is nothing to squeeze

I must admit i could probably change sheets more often but since i have zero sex activity ans am a bit of a night owl i dont. I do turn the mattress regulary and have laminate floor in my room and whole house except the stairs.

If must get new mattress. how do i protect it from their return?

I must admit i could probably change sheets more often but since i have zero sex activity ans am a bit of a night owl i dont. I do turn the mattress regulary and have laminate floor in my room and whole house except the stairs.

If must get new mattress. how do i protect it from their return?

ewwww thanks oneim 1,
I feel really itchy and nauseated now.

That site was gross but i'm relieved it doesnt mean i'm dirty. It looks like noweher is safe not even the sofa.

Answer 1

1) Change your sheets once weekly
2) Wash your bedding @ 60C (no less) this kills them
3) Vaccum your mattress weekly
4) When you take the sheets off the bed open the window. This cools down the bed. They don't like the cold
5) If all else fails and you buy a new mattress, either buy a dunlopillo one or a memory foam, as they don't like these.
Good luck and get cleaning!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

The bed bug is a tiny bloodsucker that often feasts off of humans, though any warm-blooded animal will do. they are nocturnal creatures. They do not transmit any diseases, their bites can become red, itchy welts and are not a sign of unsanitary conditions.

You will need to wash any infested bedding and clothing at least 50 degrees celcius, as insecticides shouldn't be used to treat them. Vacuuming can successfully remove both bugs and eggs from the surface of mattresses, pay close attention should be paid to seams, edges, and any crevices. Dispose of the vacuum contents in a sealed trash bag. Steam cleaning can kill some of the bugs and eggs in the carpet that vacuuming may have missed.

While cleaning is helpful, insecticides are an important part of bed bug elimination. Professionals use a selection of chemicals with little or no odor.

Answer 3

If it is bed bugs, they live in your mattress. You will need to get a new mattress, have the carpet in your bedroom professionally cleaned or rent a carpet cleaner and do it yourself. Get 2 sets of sheets and change them atleast weekly.

Answer 4

In my day (here we go).I remember my mum used to seal all the window frames and doors and ignite a sulphur tablet which seemed to do the trick. Im sure there are more efficient methods now. It was a time when most households suffered the little blighters.Put on your tin hats and watch this space for more of "all our yesterdays"

Answer 5

we were infested with these horrible creatures a few years ago.it was the most horrible experiance and no one can understand until they have endured it for themselves(which i wish on no one).we had our place sprayed at least five times and had to move house in the end and leave everything behind and start afresh.these things travel in handbags,shoes(yes,while wearing them!)furniture,plug socketsetc they may be named bed bugs but believe they are certainly not exclusive to beds and the bedroom.BE AFRAID BE VERY AFRAID IT WILL TEAR YOUR WHOLE WORLD APART.So,the best way to be rid of them apart from a nuclear bomb (and i reckon they'd survive it!)is to move house and leave everything behind or(and this may be dangerous if not illegal!)petrol and a match!
I REALLY DO SINCERLY WISH YOU THE VERY BEST OF LUCK.FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF U R IN NEED OF SOME SUPPORT [e-mail] i personally think there should be a helpline and/or counselling service as it takes u to the brink of despair and you feel to blame and dirty etc just holla...$uexxx

Answer 6

It looks to me that you need too buy a new mattress!!!! When you get this new mattress you should pay particular attention to hygiene and wash your bedding regularly, then hoover the mattress if need be.

Answer 7

i was going to suggest flipping the mattress once a week and hoovering it regularly because that's what i do. then i found the website below. eeewwww!
if you read it good luck sleeping tonight.
i bet you sleep on the couch! I'm going to!

I've come over all itchy!

Answer 8

It's always good to turn the sheets down as well, when you're making your bed, remember the bugs like the warmth =)

Answer 9

Wash your sheets.. if you start itiching then it time to wash your sheets once a week is the best way not to get the itchy.

Answer 10

Vacuum the bed regularly