Like mosquitoes, bed bugs can turn our daily lives into hell. Yet it is possible to put an end to these little beasts without resorting to the use of chemicals or calling in a professional.
Already present in the time of the dinosaurs, bedbugs, the best known species of which are Cimex lectularius and Cimex hemipterus , are able to sting nearly 90 times a night . In other words, a dwelling invaded by these insects can simply become unlivable. Obviously, most of those affected want to get rid of it. Using chemicals yourself or calling in a professional is therefore very common. However, the products in question have a significant impact on the environment and are not ideal as far as health is concerned, especially for young children and animals.
According to the Punaise.info platform, there is however a much more ecological technique, namely placing bean leaves around the bed. This would indeed be a widespread practice in Eastern Europe. The bugs would impale themselves on the microstructures of the leaf and would thus find themselves trapped. In the morning, a single gesture is enough:get rid of the leaves. On the other hand, US entomologists have claimed that bean leaf microstructures are of real interest.
Nevertheless, a safer solution in terms of efficiency exists:the use of a dry steamer (180°C). The fact is that bed bugs do not tolerate cold or high temperatures. Nevertheless, it is advisable before that to locate them using a magnifying glass and luminol to detect the droppings engorged with blood. Remember that luminol is a phosphorescent product used by the scientific police.
After the passage of the steam engine, care must be taken to collect dead bugs and eggs using a vacuum cleaner. For optimal efficiency, these operations must be repeated for several days. For 100% eradication, it is possible to use a heating cover and water-soluble bags in the context of a machine wash at 60°C. This eliminates bedbugs that have found refuge in linens, clothes and books.
Finally, let's remember that bedbugs can laybetween five and ten eggs a day and that their average lifespan is five to six months. These do not fly or jump. In addition to mattresses, box springs, linens and books, they can also sneak in behind frames, in wallpaper fittings, under electrical outlets or even in baseboards and parquet cracks. They are also found in sofas and under carpets.
