Humans are the main sufferers of bed bugs which feed on blood. Bed bugs are the small parasitic insects which feed on human blood. It is extremely difficult to spot them as they are very tiny in size. They mainly try to hide in furniture, mattress, travel bags and luggage bags. Bed bugs are mostly found in warm temperatures. These bugs are so small that sometimes they are not visible with naked eye. Bed bugs are active mostly during the night time and their activity takes place one hour before dawn. People should never allow the bed bugs to bite. There are many home remedies for bed bugs. Diatomaceous earth is said to be an effective bed bug killer which is made from the fossilized remains of hard-shelled algae. This is environmentally proved to be non-toxic and friendly. As soon as the bed bugs get into contact with this powder, they die. This powder can be applied after vaccuming the carpets to prevent the spread of bed bugs.

Another simple home remedies for bed bugs are washing of the bed linens and clothes at the thermal death point of 120 degrees F in the dryer which helps in killing the bed bugs easily. For cleaning the mattress, you can use bed bug steamer which helps in killing not only bed bugs but also its eggs. The steam coming out of the steamer need to be above 200 degrees F to kill those bugs which are hiddden inside the mattress or in the sofa. For your safety, comfort and relief from bugs it is advised to use mattress cover. Similarly the same thing can be applied for pillows. At times natural methods may not prove to be more successful in fighting against bugs. Never use insecticides indoors as they may prove to be harmful if you inhale.

Extreme heat conditions and extreme cold conditions work well for killing bugs. An exterminator may charge you heavily to remove the bugs in full house, but it is one of the most effective ways of removing the infestation along with higher guarantee. Getting rid of bugs is really essential as they create lot of discomfort to the people living in houses. Bed bugs bites cause skin allergies and red itchy skin. The use of scented dryer sheets to cover the sofas and mattresses helps in keeping away the bugs to a far extent. Whenever you spot the eggs of bugs, try to lift them with a duct tape and remove them. You can even wash your walls and floors of your infested home with a bleaching agent to avoid bugs. You can also wipe your furniture and walls with sprayed alcohol for killing the bugs. It is always better to cover the poles of the furniture with duct tape (sticky surface facing outward).