Bed Bug Extermination Guide

The Bed Bug 911 spray is an incredible tool for DIY pest control. This bed bug spray can be used to eradicate bed bugs and is safe enough to use during your daily cleaning routine. For best results, make sure to follow our comprehensive guide to dealing with bed bugs.

Step 1: Preparation:

Properly preparing the area before applying treatment is the key to success. We recommend storing your things in clear plastic bags to help you track bed bug activity that may be happening inside your stuff. Try our bed bug laundry additive treatment for your machine-safe washable items. Do not remove anything from the bags until treatment is complete.

  1. Reduce Clutter: Anything taking up space on countertops or other surfaces, such as mail or knick knacks, should be removed. You need a clear area to spray.
  2. Eliminate Hiding Places: Empty your cabinets, dressers, closets, and drawers. Put everything in clear plastic bags and seal them. Take picture frames, mirrors, and other decor off the walls as well. Remove curtains from the window, and throw rugs from the floor. Empty bookshelves of their books, and take dvds or electronics out of the entertainment stand and put them into bags.
  3. The Bed: Remove all linens from your mattress and store in clear plastic bags. Next, decide what to do with the mattress. Either throw it away or use a bed bug mattress encasement, awhich prevents bed bugs from entering or exiting the mattress.
  4. The Carpet: bed bugs tend to live in fabrics. If you have carpets, chances are, you may have bed bugs hiding there too. Vacuum the entire floor excessively, and then immediately throw away the vacuum bag.

1. Reduce Clutter: Anything taking up space on countertops or other surfaces, such as mail or knick knacks, should be removed. You need a clear area to spray.

2. Eliminate Hiding Places: Empty your cabinets, dressers, closets, and drawers. Put everything in clear plastic bags and seal them. Take picture frames, mirrors, and other decor off the walls as well. Remove curtains from the window, and throw rugs from the floor. Empty bookshelves of their books, and take dvds or electronics out of the entertainment stand and put them into bags.

3. The Bed: Remove all linens from your mattress and store in clear plastic bags. Next, decide what to do with the mattress. Either throw it away or use a bed bug mattress encasement, awhich prevents bed bugs from entering or exiting the mattress.

4. The Carpet: bed bugs tend to live in fabrics. If you have carpets, chances are, you may have bed bugs hiding there too. Vacuum the entire floor excessively, and then immediately throw away the vacuum bag.

Step 2: Treatment:

Once all clutter has been eliminated, you are ready to begin treatment. The Bed Bug 911 by Hygea Natural Bed Bug Spray can be used on any water-safe surface. Generously apply the spray to the following areas for best results:

How to Use Bed Bug Spray:

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How to Use Bed Bug Spray:

  • The Bed: Spray down your entire mattress, especially underneath the thick, heavy seams where bed bugs like to hide. Lean it against the wall to dry.
  • Next, spray all over your box spring, bed frame, and headboard – dismantling things if necessary.
  • The Carpet: Spray the carpets excessively, in every corner, and every patch of carpeting.
  • The Furniture: Apply bed bug spray to your couch, including underneath the cushions. Desks, tables, chairs, bookshelves, entertainment systems, and other water-safe furniture should receive bed bug spray too.
  • The Surfaces: Cabinets, closets, and countertops should be sprayed from top to bottom. Use bed bug spray on window sills, baseboards, and drawers.

PLEASE NOTE:

Decide if to keep the mattress or throw it away. Bed bugs can hide deep in the mattress in places where the spray does not reach, so if you do decide to keep it,, it is imperative to have a bed bug mattress protector so that bed bugs can not escape.

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How to Use 1 Gallon Refill:

  • The 1 Gallon Bed Bug Treatment is used to refill all our spray bottles including the 24oz Bed Bug Spray and the 3oz Travel Bed Bug Spray
  • Once the spray bottle is empty, refill it with the 1 Gallon Refill to keep the treatment going.
  • The 1 Gallon also comes with a free sprayer so it can be used alone as a method of treatment, or poured into a smaller more convenient bottle
  • Use as part of a comprehensive bed bug treatment.

How to Use Bed Bug Laundry Detergent:

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  • Bed bug laundry is a great way to prepare to treat your home. Most linens, clothing, and machine-safe washable items can be treated for bed bugs this way.
  • Add 1 cap full of Bed Bug 911 Laundry Additive to your washing machine for every small to medium load.
  • This bed bug laundry soap can be used in any water temperature, with or without your favorite detergent.
  • Place your finished laundry in fresh, clear plastic bags for safe keeping.

PLEASE NOTE:

For an active infestation, The Bed Bug 911 by Hygea Natural bed bug spray should be used every day for 1-2 weeks. Apply spray wherever you sit, sleep, or spend your time. It is advisable to bring bed bug spray with you on your commute to work or school for round-the-clock- bed bug spray protection. We offer a discreet 3oz travel bed bug spray which is small enough to fit in your pocket.

Step 3: Prevention

Once the house is fully treated, and all infested items have been taken care of, the final step is prevention. We advise using a bed bug mattress protector to protect your mattress in the future. A bed bug mattress protector prevents bed bugs from entering or escaping the mattress. We also recommend carrying a Travel Bed Bug Spray to be used in public places.

How to use the Mattress Protector:

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  • Once the house is fully treated and a new mattress has been purchased, lay the mattress against the wall.
  • Gently slide your bed bug mattress protector onto the mattress and make sure the zipper is fully closed, and velcro flapped before placing it back on your bed frame.
  • This bed bug mattress protector can be used before, during, or after your at-home bed bug treatment so long as the mattress is salvageable.

How to Use Bed Bug Spray:

  • Keep a bottle in your purse, backpack, pocket, or luggage at all times
  • Discreetly use the odorless spray while traveling or commuting as a proactive solution for bed bugs.
  • Spray down your hotel bed before sitting in it, and spray your luggage before entering your home.