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We thought they were gone, yet bed bugs are making a comeback.

These almost invisible little beasts are a real scourge.

Here's what you need to know about them:

- Adult bed bugs are about 5mm in size, wingless, oval in shape. They are rusty brown in color and look like a tick.

- They have been around for thousands of years all over the world.

- They sting and can consume up to 6 times their weight in blood (human or animal).

- Their bite marks can easily be mistaken for mosquito bites.

- They only come out at night and hide during the day.

- They live in "dirty" places, but also in a clean and well-maintained house.

- You can have it at home and not even realize it.

- Bed bugs travel perfectly well. When you stay in a hotel, rent accommodation for the holidays or buy used furniture: beware! Fortunately, there are solutions to get rid of it.

- Bed bugs bite, but do not spread disease. They generally do not pose a threat to human health.

- A few simple preventive measures can drastically reduce the invasion of bedbugs in your home.

What if the house is infested?

If you're wondering how to get rid of bed bugs once they have taken hold in your home, let's be honest: it's not easy.

These insects thrive in all conditions. They reproduce quickly and can live without food for up to 400 days.

Chemical insecticides exist, but they are only effective after 2 or 3 passes.

Fortunately, if you don't want your bedroom to look like Hiroshima, there are some natural ways to get rid of it.

Here are 9 effective tips for getting rid of bed bugs without using chemicals:

1. Go through everything with a fine tooth comb

Prevention and early detection are your best allies in preventing a bedbug invasion, so don't wait!

To get started, you will need a flashlight and a mirror.

Remember that these insects are very small and their eggs are invisible to the human eye.

Most bedbugs hide in mattresses and box springs. So start your research there.

Carefully inspect the seams and mattress nooks and crannies of every bed in your home.

Remember to lift the mattresses to check if there are any hiding underneath.

Also track down bedbug droppings. They look like dried blood stains.

Check all the cracks and nooks in your bed frame.

Even better, take the bed frame apart for a thorough inspection. Also inspect the 2 sides of the headboard.

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2. Kill all the ones you see

If you have found bedbugs in your home, then war is declared!

It is not easy to kill the bed bugs that are hidden in the mattresses.

Why ? Because they are so small that they are difficult to catch.

So to kill them, the easiest way is to slide a credit card in the hard-to-reach corners.

You can also use a piece of cardboard to reach the slots in the mattress or your vacuum cleaner to vacuum them.

All methods are good to get rid of it.

3. Put all bedding in the machine

The best way to get rid of bed bugs is to machine everything you can.

Pick up anything on and near your bed that can be washed.

Including soft toys, pillows, blankets, duvets and sheets.

Put it all in the machine and wash it hot if possible.

Why ? Because high temperatures kill bed bugs as well as all eggs.

And if you have a tumble dryer, again choose a high temperature.

4. If you can't wash, then freeze!

Unfortunately, some items cannot be machine washed.

The solution ? Put them in the freezer!

This is because extremely low temperatures will also kill bed bugs and their eggs.

5. Vacuum every nook and cranny

The vacuum cleaner is also a very effective weapon in dealing with bed bugs.

To do this, vacuum the top and bottom of the mattress, the bed frame, the carpet, the 2 sides of the headboard and any slots you find.

Repeat the operation every day using the most powerful vacuum cleaner possible.

Once you are done, seal the vacuum bag tightly and immediately throw it in the trash can outside your home.

6. Spray on essential oils

Bedbugs hate tea tree, cedar, and orange essential oils.

So why not use them to get rid of it?

To do this, mix these essential oils with water in a spray bottle.

Then, spray the areas you treat daily, including the mattress and box spring.

7. Use diatomaceous earth

Diatomaceous earth is super effective at controlling insects and bedbugs are no exception.

Even professional pest control experts use it to get rid of it.

To use diatomaceous earth, nothing could be simpler!

Just sprinkle it on the mattress, bed frames and rugs.

During this operation, wear a dust mask to avoid inhaling it.

Leave the diatomaceous earth on all day and vacuum before going to sleep.

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8. Tidy up the bedroom and avoid the mess around the bed

Whether you have a neat house or not, bed bugs don't really make a difference ...

They settle in all the houses!

But the advantage of having a tidy house and bedroom is that it drastically limits the potential hiding places for these critters.

And it's much easier to see if you have bed bugs in a mess-free room ...

9. Better safe than sorry

Bedbugs or not, don't skip this step!

Getting rid of a bed bug invasion costs time and money (not to mention stress!).

So to avoid that, it's better to be safe than sorry. Here are 3 things to do in prevention:

- Buy anti-parasite mattress covers for the mattresses and box springs in your home. These covers also prevent dust mites and are a worthwhile investment to increase the life of your mattress.

- Fill all cracks in the headboards and bed frames with putty. This eliminates potential hiding places for bed bugs.

- Install bed bug traps under the legs of each bed. This solution is economical, simple and is one of the most effective ways to spot them before they become a problem! Inspect traps regularly and come back to step 1 often!

Your turn...

Have you tried these tips for avoiding a bedbug invasion? Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!

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