How to Prevent and Get Rid of Bedbugs in Your Home

2. Use Protective Covers

Encasing mattresses and box springs in bedbug-proof covers helps prevent infestation.

Benefits:

• Traps existing bugs inside, preventing them from escaping
• Makes it easier to detect and eliminate bedbugs early
• Reduces exposure to bites

3. Regularly Inspect Your Home

Early detection is key to prevention.

Action:

• Check seams of mattresses, bed frames, and furniture every few months
• Look for small, reddish-brown spots (bedbug feces)
• Inspect areas behind headboards and baseboards

4. Reduce Clutter

Clutter provides hiding places for bedbugs.

Tips:

• Keep your home organized and tidy
• Avoid piles of clothes, books, or papers on the floor
• Store items in sealed containers when possible

5. Be Cautious When Traveling

Hotels, hostels, and public transportation can be sources of bedbugs.

Precautions:

• Inspect hotel rooms, especially mattress seams and furniture
• Keep luggage off the bed and floor, using luggage racks if available
• When you get home, wash and dry all of your clothes on high heat

How to Get Rid of Bedbugs