Keep bed bugs far away with our round up of top tips and useful hacks
By now, most of us will have seen bed bug footage all over the news and how the unsightly pests have invaded the city of Paris in France.
Should you be heading to the city of love for a romantic getaway or for the Rugby World Cup any time soon, or maybe you've recently returned from Paris Fashion Week or Usher's star studded four-day concert in the last few days - either way you're going to want to know how best to keep the pesky bugs far, far away.
We may well cringe and scratch, while feeling slightly smug (that it's not our problem) at the sight of the bugs crawling all over mattresses, furniture and shockingly on public transport, and rightly so, but that doesn't mean we're 100% safe from a bed bug infestation here in the UK.
Experts have claimed that the bigger-than-the-norm creatures could head for UK shores, and along with that announcement it has also been reported that the Eurostar has already started taking precautions, so surely it's time we get our homes in order too!
If you want to find out how to prevent and ward off bed bugs, keep reading for some handy tips, tricks and hacks.
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Until now, bed bugs have only been known to invade mattresses, so let's start there! Being able to wash your mattress, on a hot wash is key, so it makes sense to get your hands on a bed bug mattress protector such as the MIA Anti Bed Bug Mattress Protector from Amazon.
Priced at £20 the mattress protector features a zip fastening making it easy to slip on and off your mattress as and when you want to throw it in the wash. The 100% cotton cover is anti-allergy, breathable, waterproof and more importantly protects your mattress from dust mites and bugs.
For a slightly cheaper Amazon alternative, why not take a look at this Zip Lock Bed Bug Proof Mattress Protector Encasement Cover, £13.99 that's available in both a single and double?
To shop all bed bug mattress protectors that are available to get hold of via Amazon - head here now.
If you want to go a step further, B&Q and Debenhams are selling this Anti Bed Bug 1500 Pocket Sprung Foam Pillow Top Mattress priced from under £300, and available to buy in small single right up to super king.
If the pesky bugs happen to make their way into other areas of your home, it's worth noting that they like to reside in warm, soft areas, so if you've recently travelled back from Paris you'll want to check your luggage. Apparently, as reported on Good Morning Britain via TikTok - placing your luggage into an empty bath before setting it down anywhere else will help, as the bugs are unable to climb out due to the slippery sides of the bath.
Below are more ways to eradicate bed bugs as well as expert suggestions.
Pest experts suggest:
- Vacuuming mattresses and furnishings everyday
- Wash contaminated clothing on a hot setting for at least 30 minutes, same for drying
- Place all affected clothing and fabrics in a plastic bag and place in a freezer for up to 4 days
Do-it-yourself bed bug killers to buy
- Dr Infrared Bedbug Heater with Thermometer and Timer Black Big: £444.78 - Amazon
- Zero In All-In-One Bed Bug Killer Kit: £21.35 - Amazon
- Pest Expert Formula 'C' Bed Bug Killer Spray: £29.95 - Amazon
- Agro bedbug Killer non-poison Freeze Frost Spray: £13.49 - Amazon
- Bed Bug Killer Smoke Bomb: £9.95 - Amazon
- Sticky Traps Killer for bugs: £7.50 - Amazon
- Handheld Bed Vacuum Cleaner: £89.99 - Amazon
- Bed Bug Killer Powder: £50.32 - Amazon
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