Bedbug Spray

If you get a bedbug infestation at home, the first step is to identify the specific site of infestation. How do you identify the site of infestation?

First, observe the time when you had the bite marks. Where did you lie down that time? Once you already know which room, you now have to look for the insects themselves. Check the mattress and sofa first. These are the usual habitats of bedbugs. Then check any furniture that is near the infested mattress or sofa. Look for cracks or crevices. You may see an adult bedbug or a nymph.

Adult bedbugs are 4 to 5 mm in length and are reddish-brown. Their bodies are flat, oval, and have a banded appearance. These insects are wingless. The nymphs are lighter in color and translucent. Once you have seen these, it’s about time to call a professional exterminator or purchase a bedbug spray.

There are insecticides formulated to kill bedbugs. These come in spray or dust form. Some are even formulated to be less toxic and environment-friendly. When choosing a bedbug spray you must make sure that it can be used on the materials that are infested. For example some bedbug sprays can only be used for the mattress, while others are for wood. There are some bedbug sprays that you can use in just about anything.

In starting the treatment, scrub then vacuum all the surfaces of the infested area. Dispose of the vacuum bag inside a plastic bag to make sure that no bedbug will be transferred anywhere else. Once you have done these, apply the bedbug spray on the infested area. Make sure that you have read and understood the instructions for application and if re-treatment in required. Examples of the most common bedbug sprays are Pyrethrins, Tempo, Allethrin, and Malathion.