Remedies and Tools against Bed Bugs

Tea tree oil is renowned for its antimicrobial properties, making it a powerful natural insecticide against bed bugs. To make a tea tree oil spray, mix two teaspoons of tea tree oil with 50 ml of water in a spray bottle. Shake well and spray in areas where bed bugs are likely to hide. Buy on Amazon

Lemongrass not only repels bed bugs but also kills them by increasing the acidic conditions within their bodies. Spray lemongrass oil in infested areas regularly to keep bed bugs at bay. Buy on Amazon

Baking soda is a readily available natural remedy for bed bugs. It absorbs moisture from the bed bugs' bodies, effectively dehydrating and killing them. Sprinkle baking soda around doorways, walls, beds, and other infested areas. After a week, vacuum up the baking soda and the dead bugs. Buy on Amazon

The scent from dryer sheets can repel bed bugs, encouraging them to seek other places to inhabit. While this method may not be a permanent solution, it can help reduce bed bug activity in the short term. 

Wrap double-sided tape around the circumference of your bedposts to trap bed bugs attempting to climb into your bed. Ensure that blankets and pillows do not touch the floor, as this can provide a route for the bugs to bypass the tape. 

Lavender oil and leaves can repel and kill bed bugs. Wash affected items with lavender soap, spray diluted lavender oil, and spread lavender leaves in infested areas. Buy on Amazon

Peppermint leaves work similarly to lavender, repelling bed bugs with their strong scent. Replace old leaves regularly until the infestation is gone. 

Sweet flag, a wetland plant, can be mixed into a spray solution to repel bed bugs. Use it around your home to keep these pests away. 

Crush Indian Lilac leaves and spread them in infested areas or boil them to create a repellent solution. Spray this solution in closets, on sofas, and around your home. 

Burning thyme near infested areas can repel bed bugs. Repeat this process every few days for the best results, but always practice fire safety. 

Both clove and lemongrass oils have strong scents and acidic properties that repel and kill bed bugs. Apply these oils on mattresses and pillows for protection. 

Cayenne pepper, when mixed with ginger and oregano oil, can kill bed bugs on contact. Mix one teaspoon each of cayenne pepper, ground ginger, and oregano oil, strain, and add to a spray bottle filled with water. Spray liberally in infested areas.