Welcome to the Bed Bugs Guide - a guide to how to kill bed bugs. This is the place to come if you've got a bed bug infestation or are worried about them. The site will tell you everything you need to know - what bed bugs are, why they're creeping around inside your bed, and what you need to do to get rid of them and to save your mattress so you don't have to make an expensive new purchase. Read on for more information.

Bed Bug Facts:

What are bed bugs?

How did I get bed bugs in my house?

Signs of Bed Bugs - How to know whether or not you've got them, including a couple of tricks to be 100% sure.

How to Kill Bed Bugs:

What will a pest control company do, and how should I get ready?

Do foggers work on bed bugs?

Natural Remedies:

Vacuuming

Steam Cleaning

Diatomaceous Soil - This is a way to kill them off using a kind of soil that is made of crushed-up fossils - little jagged edges kill off insects, but don't harm people.

Leaving Items Outside in Heat / Cold

Mattress Covers

Things That Don't Work - A lot of the traditional home remedies are duds - this page is a list of the ones for you to avoid.

Reader Questions:

How do I stop the itching from bed bug bites?

What should I do when I'm traveling to avoid bedbugs?

Can I get a disease from bedbugs?

Will bed bugs bite my pet?

Did I get bed bugs because my house isn't clean?

Questions About What to Do:

What do I do to stop myself from being bitten until the extermination is complete?

Should I vacate my home?

Should I start sleeping on my couch / in my guest bedroom?

What should I do to keep from spreading them if I leave my house while it's being treated?

Questions About Infested Possessions:

Do I have to throw my bed away?

Do I have to throw other furniture away if bed bugs could be hiding in it?

How do I get bed bugs out of clothing?

Legal Questions:

Does my landlord have to pay for the exterminator?

Does my landlord have to pay for my expenses or the cost of stuff I throw away?

Specific Products:

Bedlam

Sterifab - This is a spray that's used for many kinds of insects, and it's a good one to take with you on trips. Some exterminators also use it as part of their treatment program.

Vikane - A kind of fumigation used by professional pest companies, this page will explain the risks and the benefits.

ThermaPureHeat - This is a method of heating up the air in your house to 130 degrees, killing off insects. It's kind of like fumigation, but with no chemicals.

Rest Easy - A spray designed specifically for travelers who are worried about picking up bed bugs in hotels, etc.

Additional Resources:

Other Sites

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You should consult a pest control company before doing anything to deal with bed bugs - they are easy to spread and hard to get rid of. Also, I am not your lawyer and if you have any questions regarding legal responsibilities for dealing with bed bugs, you should talk to a local attorney to be sure (because state laws will differ).