There are so many ways for getting rid of bed bugs. The most convenient for you will be by contacting an exterminator to deal with the infestation. But there are many do-it-yourself ways that you can choose from: steam cleaning, extreme heat, insecticides, diatomaceous soil, and mattress cover.

Steam cleaning is an effective bedbug treatment. The only problem is that not all surfaces can be steam cleaned. Check first if the surface that you are about to clean can withstand this method.

Exposing the infested mattress, linens, or furniture under the sun for hours can do the trick. But first, scrub and vacuum each surface. When discarding the vacuum bag, put this inside a plastic bag to stop transfer of the bedbugs. Before bringing the exposed material inside your house, check for bedbugs again.

Bedbug insecticides come in sprays or in dust forms. Choose which one is suited for you. It is important for you to carefully read and understand the product label and the instructions. Observe utmost care in applying the insecticide.

Another method of bedbug treatment is the use of diatomaceous soil. This contains fossils of single-celled algae which has jagged edges. The edges can kill bedbugs that come into contact with the soil. Leave the soil for a few days in areas that you are sure to have bedbugs passing by. Never worry because the particles in the soil are too small to cause any harm on you. After a few days, vacuum the soil off and dispose of the vacuum bag properly.

If it is just your mattress that is infested with bedbugs, you can buy a vinyl or fabric mattress cover. This type of mattress cover has zippers along the sides. This seals the mattress inside making sure that no bedbugs will come in and out of the mattress. The bedbugs will not be able to bite you. Without food in at least 6 months, the bedbugs will eventually die.