As we previously discussed in a past blog post titled, “Bed bug pesticides make people sick” bed bug pesticides are making people sick. So, today I want to let you know about green methods of killing bed bugs – that don’t involve poison or chemicals. Here is a quick recap of alternate, green methods:

• Steam: Steam is a great way to kill bed bugs. Now, just to clarify, we aren’t taking about steam for a shower, but rather the hot steam produced by a steam cleaner. Steam cleaners produce steam that can get to about 210 degrees. This high temperature kills bed bugs and their eggs – instantly! Just apply the steam to mattress covers, pillows, or other potential bed bug hiding places. One of our best selling products is the Vapamore MR100 Primo steam cleaner and we recommend this product for bed bug removal. Click here to purchase:

• Heat: Heat is also a great way to kill bed bugs. There are a few different options here. You can try to use your clothing dryer – but you make make sure that it can get hot enough. Bed bugs and their eggs die when they come in contact with over 110 degree heat. A more recommended solution is to get a PackTite. The PackTite Closet Portable Bed Bug Killing Heater Unit uses patent pending heating technology to safely eliminate all stages of bed bugs by heating contents up to over 120 degrees for a sustained period, ensuring that they kill bed bugs and their eggs. If you are interested in more information, click here.

• Bed Bug Mattress Covers: You can also help avoid infestations with a bed bug mattress cover. Mattress covers are made of Polyester stretch knit with the upper interior lined with a polyurethane membrane. An added feature of a mattress cover is the Bugstop seal, or specialized zipper that doesn’t let bed bugs get in or out. We offer a variety of bed bug mattress covers. Click here to see a list of our products.

• Cryonite: This is one of the best ways to kill bed bugs and their eggs with out the use of chemicals or pesticides. Cryonite is a CO2 “snow” which, when applied to the infested sites, rapidly kills bed bugs and their eggs. Also known as rapid freeze, Cryonite is really a way to kill bed bugs by freezing them. Unlike heat or steam, Cryonite can be used on all types of surfaces, including electrical surfaces. So you don’t have to worry about harming your appliances or gadgets. If you are interested in more information or would like to request a quote, please call us at 1- 877-411-0053 or request a quote here .

I hope you enjoyed this short post on the variety of green options that you can use to get rid of bed bugs! Have a great day.

-The Allergy Guy