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Bed Bug Treatment

Bed bug bites may be painful, but they can always be treated right from the comfort of your own home. Over-the-counter pain medications and anti-itch creams will help with the more mild symptoms.

How to treat bed bug bites | New Berlin WI | Batzner Pest Control

Mild bed bug bites can sometimes be treated with items you likely have right in your pantry. Common remedies include baking soda and water, toothpaste, witch hazel, aloe vera gel, and more.

If you want to get rid of the bed bugs in your apartment, you’ll likely need the help of a bed bug exterminator. Professionals use heat treatments, steam treatments, and more.

Baking soda is rumored to dehydrate and effectively kill off bed bugs. Unfortunately, there is no evidence that baking soda will work to control a big bed bug infestation in your home.

While it’s best to get rid of bed bugs with a professional treatment, there are several DIY bed bug control options. This includes vacuuming and washing your bedding thoroughly.

To help control the spread of bed bugs, it’s recommended to wash your clothes and bedding in a hot water wash. Be careful in transporting any infested items to the laundry room.

Thankfully, you never have to throw out any food items if you are dealing with bed bugs. Bed bugs have absolutely no interest in human food and rarely infest your pantries.

No! In fact, you should avoid transporting your infested mattress whatsoever. If you do, you risk spreading bed bugs throughout other rooms or areas in your home during the move.

While it’s rare for bed bugs to infest carpets, it’s important to thoroughly vacuum when they do. When throwing away vacuum cleaner bags, make sure they are sealed properly and thrown away outdoors.

Before having your home treated for bed bugs, your pest control company will provide you with instructions. This includes preparing to vacate your property for a few hours.