Getting rid of bedbugs might seem like a daunting task when you first discover them in your home. However, it is possible to get rid of bed bugs without having to hire an expensive professional team. As long as you have patience, perseverance, and a little know-how, bedbug eradication can be accomplished.

The first think you must do when getting rid of bedbugs is thoroughly clean the infested locations. The areas to focus on are furniture, suitcases, sheets and blankets, and hampers. Bed bugs also nest in rugs, wooden door jambs and moulding, picture frames and clothing. Be sure to examine and completely disinfect all the possible places where bed bugs might hide.

Some washable items like lines should be washed in hot water. Things that you are unable to wash should be placed in a plastic bag and put directly in the sunlight. The reason you are placing these items in the direct sunlight is because you'll need a heat of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit or higher so that you can kill the bedbugs and their eggs.

After that, the next thing that you want to do toward getting rid of bedbugs is to trap any bugs that may have escaped your first attempt. Sticky traps are one way to trap and kill the remaining bedbugs, but there are also natural insect-killers, such as Boric Acid, which can be used around door frames. However, please keep in mind that you shouldn't use insecticides in or around the house, because overexposure to chemicals can be dangerous.

To eliminate the bed bug problem most efficiently, you must avoid methods which waste time. For instance, aerosol pesticides and bug bombs do not work at all on bed bug infestation. Also, although extreme temperatures help curb bug proliferation, extreme cold has an effect on infestation only if the affected area is below freezing for at least two weeks.

Unfortunately, if these methods do not seem effective a professional exterminator may be the only option. However, the majority of the time these tips are useful and should not be dismissed offhand. A buyer should be wary of "bug treatment sprays" found online as they rarely come with instructions and carry no guarantee of safety.