To eradicate a bed bug infestation, you have to go to the source: the bed bugs' eggs.
But did you know that a female bed bug can lay and hatch up to 300 eggs in just ten days? So to eradicate a infestation, you really have to put some effort in getting rid of their eggs. Otherwise, a new generation of bugs will just arrive to replace the ones you so zealously exterminated in the first place.
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But getting rid of the eggs is easier said than done. The eggs produced by females are about the size of a mustard seed. From the egg, a larva is hatched which is about the size of a grain of sand. So to make life easier for you, here are 5 tips to help you get rid of bed bugs' eggs.
Tip No. 1: Use Hot Water
Use hot water in washing the beddings. You also have to include anything that has been on the bed. Any other items found in the bed should be sealed in a plastic bag to be left there for 3 to 4 weeks. You can also try exposing them to direct sunlight. Then use a dryer, set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, to dry the beddings.
Tip No. 2: Vacuum
Next, it is important to vacuum the entire bedroom including the:
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To make your work easier, use the crevice tool of the vacuum set when vacuuming the bed frame and baseboards.
Tip No. 3: Use a Bed Bug Killer
Use a pesticide that contains pyrethrins as one of the ingredients listed on the label. Some pesticides can be harmful to people and pets so it is advisable to wear protective clothing, goggles and a respirator. Read carefully the directions on the label. Once the pesticide has been sprayed, keep your kids away from the area depending on the length of time stated on the label.
Tip No. 4: Expose Them to Extreme Heat
The best way to kill their eggs is to expose them to temperature over 450 degrees Celsius. This can be achieved quickly and efficiently through the use of steam. The advantage of using steam over most insecticides is that it not only kills the adult bugs but bugs at all stages of development from the eggs, larva, and nymphs.
Tip No. 5: Learn to Identify Bed Bugs' Eggs
Lastly, you have to know how to identify their eggs which can easily be seen by the naked eye. Cracks and crevices are the areas where the eggs are often laid. The eggs are opaque and pearly in color while the hatched ones are translucent and opalescent. Depending on the ambient temperature, the incubation period of the eggs may vary.
To defeat bed bugs and prevent them from infesting your homes, it is important to know how to deal with bed bug eggs which are not always killed even with pesticides. You also need perseverance and faith so you can defeat these pests.
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