Snug As A Bug In A Rug- How To Clean Carpets When You Have Bed Bugs

You may have heard the saying, snug as a bug in a rug and wondered if bugs can really be snug in rugs. Unfortunately, one type of bug in particular loves carpets and rugs. This type of bug is the bed bug. If you have bed bugs in your home, you may be working to actively kill the infestation and regain control over your mattress, couches and linens. But one area that you need to ensure that you also treat is your carpets. Here are a few of the tips you should follow to kill bed bugs who may be residing in your carpeting. 

Sprinkle Diatomaceous Earth Over Your Carpet

Diatomaceous Earth  is a powdered insecticide that can be sprinkled over your carpet. When it comes into contact with bed bugs, it causes them to become dehydrated and die shortly thereafter. If you are dealing with a bed bug infestation, one of the ways that you can treat your carpet is by sprinkling this product on your carpets when you are not home. Leaving it on your carpet when you are away at work or running errands gives it time to kill as many bed bugs as possible. If you have pets, always be sure to use food-grade Diatomaceous Earth  to ensure your pet does not get sick if they lick or eat any of it. 

Vacuum Your Carpets Daily

Another way to clean your carpets when you are dealing with bed bugs is to vacuum at least once per day. Vacuuming your carpets helps to suck up both bed bugs and their eggs. While you won't be able to get every bed bug, you can start to steadily make progress in decreasing their population by frequently vacuuming your space. 

Have Your Carpets Steam Cleaned

The last way to deal with bed bugs in a carpet is to have your carpets steam cleaned. Heat kills bed bugs. They cannot withstand heat. This is why it is important to launder your bedding and linens in hot water and then dry them on a heated dry cycle if you are dealing with this pest. Steam cleaning your carpets can help to kill bed bugs that are residing deep within the fibers. 

Bed bugs are extremely difficult to kill on your own. If you are dealing with a bed bug infestation, your best course of action is combining home treatments with treatments offered by a pest control company. A pest control company can spray your rugs, working to kill both bed bugs and their eggs, while the above home treatments can help to catch any that may linger after treatment. Contact a pest control company today if you are dealing with bed bugs.