Bed bugs are robust little creatures that are a lot harder to get rid of than other common problem bugs such as spiders, ants and flies. Simply washing your bed sheets and vacuuming infested areas will not be sufficient to get rid of them. So then, how to kill bed bugs? One way on is by making use of an insecticide spray. They work as a contact killer, and so any bed bug that even touches it will be dead within seconds.<br><br>You need to carefully read the instructions on the spray can before trying this approach to killing bed bugs, because there is one more than one type of insecticide spray, and whilst some are ok to spray directly on to mattresses, bedding and linen, others are not. Ideally you want to find one that is approved by the EPA, and which is 100% non-toxic. There are a range of good products that fit both of those criteria, so finding one at a store near you, or at an online store, should not prove at all difficult.<br><br>A particularly popular one is Deltamethrin, which many people have successfully used to get rid of bed bug infestations at their house. Try searching for it on Google - you will find lots of testimonials and reviews for it. It is odorless and leaves no residue, so it is perfect for using in bedrooms or, indeed, anywhere in your house. It is also safe to use around children and pets, though you should still read the instructions prior to use to ensure that your usage of it is appropriate.<br><br>An alternative option to using an insecticide spray is to dust some powder on the infested area. This works in much the same way as an insecticide spray does, as it instantly kills any bed bugs that come into contact with it. What makes insecticide powder different from insecticide spray is that has residual effects, so it will continue to kill bed bugs for days after you dust it out. Therefore, it is probably the best option for a particular area that you sure is massively infested.<br><br>A further effective way on how to kill bed bugs is by steam cleaning. You should take a hand held steamer and direct it everywhere that there is any possibility that bed bugs, eggs or larvae are present. You should consider adding some lavender oil into the steamer too, as bed bugs can not stand strong odors. By doing so, any bed bugs that you accidentally miss with the steam cleaner will still be affected by the smell that will permeate the whole room.<br><br>Another important thing worth knowing is that bed bugs do not like heat, so you should stick your linen or clothes in the drier (minimum of 120 F) for 20 to 30 minutes. If you do not want to use the drier, then that is fine, you can just hang the clothes or linen outside on a clothesline during a hot afternoon for about 3 hours.