No one likes finding bugs in their beds. Ticks, spiders, ants, and fleas are never a pleasing thing to find when you are making your bed in the morning or getting ready to get into bed for the night. Despite the name, bed bugs are not meant for beds. They are commonly found in beds, hence the name, but you should avoid having them in your bed at all costs. They do not belong there.

Bed bugs feed on the bodies of both animals and humans. If you have an infestation in your bed, you could likely find a few in your dog’s bed as well. They are incredibly small to the eye and are most active at night, so they can be difficult to detect until you regularly see small bumps or bites on your body that cannot be attributed to spiders or other home-invading bugs and insects. Bed bugs come out to feed on your blood during the night and then go away to hide after they are finished. That is why it may be difficult to initially detect what type of bug you have hanging around your bedroom.  

If you have discovered a recent infestation of bed bugs in your home or bedroom, we at Magic Touch Exterminating and Wildlife Control can help you with the problems and also give you our top 5 home remedies that you can give a try first:

1. One of the most effective methods of bed bug removal is Diatomaceous Earth. This is a common remedy used for the removal of several types of insects or bugs that invade the home. It is extremely effective and has the ability to eliminate over 90% of the bugs that have made their way into your home. Diatomaceous earth can take a decent amount of time to begin working as the bed bugs will need to come across the DE themselves, but it is one of the most effective and consistent methods of removal.
2. Another home remedy that is commonly used is vinegar. Vinegar is extremely effective in killing bed bugs, but will not eliminate the eggs. The eggs typically survive spraying vinegar. If you spot the bed bugs themselves, you can spray the vinegar directly and eliminate them almost immediately. If you have no visual of the actual bugs, you can spray the areas that show signs of infestation. Coming into contact with the pre-sprayed vinegar can take care of the bugs as well.
3. Rubbing alcohol is another simple method of removal and elimination. This will not stain any clothes or furniture. When the bug’s skin comes into contact with the rubbing alcohol it dries the skin out causing their death and elimination. 
4. A simple, but a slightly different method that can leave your room or bed smelling nice is using essential oils. Oils such as peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus, and thyme, can assist in eliminating the bed bugs if they are sprayed directly onto the pests. Additionally, essential oils, like peppermint, are useful in keeping bed bugs and spiders away from your space. They are afraid of the smell, so keeping your room minty fresh can help in prevention as well.
5. Vacuum the space. If you have noticed an infestation or bites on your skin, you know they are in your space. You can help eliminate them by thoroughly vacuuming the area. This will eliminate many of the bugs themselves and their eggs. Make sure to discard the bag away from your home.

If you have signs of bed bug infestations, have given home remedies such as these a try, and would still like assistance in effective and permanent removal, Magic Touch Exterminating and Wildlife Control can assist you in the process.