Heat Treatment: Bedbugs are sensitive to high temperatures. Wash bedding, linens, and clothes in hot water, and dry them on the highest heat setting. If possible, use a steam cleaner on your mattress and furniture.
Diatomaceous Earth: Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth around the bed and other areas where bedbugs hide. This natural powder dehydrates and kills the bugs over time.
Encasements: Use bedbug-proof encasements for your mattress and box springs to trap any remaining bugs and prevent new infestations.
Eliminate Cockroaches:
Baking Soda and Sugar Trap: Mix equal parts of baking soda and sugar, and place it in areas where cockroaches are likely to roam. The sugar attracts the roaches, and the baking soda kills them when ingested.
Borax Solution: Combine borax and water to create a paste. Apply the paste to cracks and corners where cockroaches hide. The borax is toxic to them.
Essential Oils: Cockroaches dislike peppermint oil. Mix 10-15 drops of peppermint oil with water in a spray bottle and spray the solution in areas where roaches are seen.
Eliminate Fruit Flies:
Vinegar Trap: Fill a small bowl with apple cider vinegar and add a drop of dish soap. The vinegar attracts the fruit flies, while the soap traps them.
Clean Up Fruit and Vegetables: Store fruits and vegetables in the fridge or sealed containers. Ensure that no overripe fruits are left out, as they attract fruit flies.
General Insect Control:
Essential Oil Sprays: Mix water with a few drops of essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus, and citronella. Spray this mixture in corners, on windowsills, and near entry points. These oils repel various insects, including ants and mosquitoes.
Sticky Traps: Use sticky traps for flies, cockroaches, and other small insects. Place them near windows, doors, and other areas where pests may enter.
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