About 50 thousand different types of bugs live on planet Earth , of which several thousand are common in Russia. However, a simple layman suffices and one type - bed bugs! These parasites cause terrible discomfort to humans. Consider several ways to deal with bed bugs.
Nursery
Anyone who says that bed bugs are very voracious creatures is not quite right. In fact, one such bug only needs to be pumped with blood only once.
This stock is enough for him for seven days. The difficulties that a person experiences are related to another. The fact is that a large number of these parasites in the apartment, combined with their high fecundity, lead to the fact that a person can no longer be in the same room with them. There is an opinion that:
- bedbugs prefer to bite people with delicate skin - children and women;
- bedbugs choose a non-smoking victim, since the skin and blood of a smoker scare them away.
But all this is everyday observation, not confirmed by science (but also not refuted by it!).
Bedbug control
Insecticides
Of course, the simplest way to prevent the occurrence of bed parasites, as well as reduce their number, are special chemicals - insecticides.
One of the most popular means that will help with the solution of the question "how to deal with bed bugs" is Fenthion. It is used as an insecticide and significantly limits the growth of these creatures. Since they cannot reach adulthood, they cannot reproduce ... Another wonderful remedy is Deltamethrin, which was widely used in the last century. However, today there are such types of bugs that can resist the said remedy.
How to deal with bed bugs home remedies
For people who are not prone to chemical methods of controlling bugs, there are home remedies. The most common is spraying lavender oil around your bed or sofa, as well as on the bedroom floor. The fact is that lavender oil is a strong deterrent for many insects, including bugs.
Experienced professionals who know firsthand how to deal with bed bugs at home are advised to use pure alcohol. This "fire water" on the spot kills the parasite in close contact. Spray alcohol around the bed or sofa, on the floorboards.
This will provide, albeit short-term, but still an effect! However, you should be aware that all home remedies are not as effective (albeit safe) as those insecticides that bed bugs are so afraid of.
How to deal with these parasites without the use of any means?
Want to know what else is killing them? Heat treatment! The ambient temperature must be very high or very low. Such extreme conditions perfectly destroy bugs and their eggs. Soak laundry and items for a long time in hot water. Steam sofas, beds and mattresses. Do not forget about the joints and seams in the furniture. This method perfectly destroys the parasite and its larvae!