How do bed bugs grow? What should I put on my bed to keep bedbugs away?

Bed bugs are very annoying insects, also known as ticks, wood lice, bed bugs, flat bugs, etc. Bed bugs have a pair of scent glands that secrete a foul fluid, which they use during mating or to defend themselves against predators. If there are bed bugs in your home, they will also emit a foul odor. In addition, bed bugs will also bite people, and the skin will become red and itchy after the bite, which is very troublesome. How did the bedbugs grow? What should I put on my bed to keep bedbugs away?

1. How do bed bugs grow?

1. Environment

Bed bugs usually breed from March to September each year and particularly like to appear in humid places. At home, it often occurs in small rooms with poor air circulation. Especially in bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, the humidity is higher than other rooms. Be sure to separate the wet and dry areas and blow the floor dry after taking a shower.

2. Carry

People walking outside or pets are the best carriers of bed bugs. If you do not pay attention to hygiene, bed bugs will run rampant in your home.

When you go out, you may also carry bed bugs in bags, handbags, boxes, etc.

It is related to the purchase and use of old furniture and old equipment. Bed bugs migrate and spread to the room through old furniture and equipment.

2. What to put on the bed to scare away bedbugs?

1. Put some bed bug pills, mint sachets, rosemary sachets, lavender sachets, dryer sheets on the bed to keep bed bugs away. Purchase some interceptors and place them at the foot of your bed to prevent bed bugs from crawling onto your bed. In addition, you can also place these potted plants in the room. Bed bugs are very afraid of the smell of these plants.

2. If you are sure that there are bed bugs in the room, you can sprinkle some professional insecticides on door cracks or windowsills. This will not only kill bed bugs, but also other small insects.

3. When purchasing bed sheets and quilt covers, choose non-permeable ones. This kind of material is special, with no seams or crevices, leaving bed bugs no place to hide and making them easier to wash.

4. Soak all clothes, sheets, and quilts in a bucket of water with detergent. Choose a day with strong sunlight and expose the sheets and bedding to the sun for about 4-6 hours, turning them over during the drying process to expose them to the sun from all sides.

5. When no one is around, mix the bed bug spray with water and spray it in every corner of the room. The sprayers should take precautions and open the windows for ventilation after 1-2 hours.

The damage caused by bed bugs in our country has been controlled to a very low level, but there is an upward trend in recent years. Whether it is at home or in the dormitory, we must strictly prevent the damage caused by bed bugs. If you are accidentally bitten by it, don't worry too much, as you generally won't get an infectious disease. If the itching is not severe, you can apply calamine lotion at home. If it is more severe, you must go to the dermatology department of the hospital for treatment and consultation to avoid unnecessary trouble.