1. Keep Your Bedroom Clean and Clutter-Free

Bed bugs love hiding in piles of clothes, boxes, and clutter. Reducing these hiding spots makes it harder for them to spread.

• Vacuum floors, carpets, and furniture weekly.

• Wash and dry bedding on high heat.

• Store items in sealed plastic bins, not cardboard boxes.

2. Use Heat Treatment

Bed bugs cannot survive extreme heat.

• Wash infested clothes and sheets in hot water.

• Dry them on the hottest dryer setting for at least 30 minutes.

• For small items, you can place them in black plastic bags and leave them in the sun for a few hours.

3. Essential Oils That Repel Bed Bugs

Certain scents naturally repel bed bugs. Mix with water and spray around your mattress, bed frame, and room.

• Tea Tree Oil

• Lavender Oil

• Peppermint Oil

• Eucalyptus Oil

👉 These oils won’t kill bed bugs, but they can help keep them away.

4. Diatomaceous Earth (DE)

This natural powder works by drying out bed bugs’ bodies when they crawl through it.

• Sprinkle lightly around bed frames, mattress edges, and cracks.

• Leave for a few days, then vacuum thoroughly.

5. Seal Cracks and Crevices

Bed bugs often hide in small gaps in walls, bed frames, or furniture.

• Use caulk to seal cracks.

• Tighten loose screws in bed frames to reduce hiding spots.

• Check luggage racks, couches, and secondhand furniture before bringing them inside.

6. Mattress and Pillow Encasements

Invest in protective covers to trap bed bugs inside and prevent new ones from entering. These encasements are widely available and very effective for prevention.