Tiny brown insects
Body like a shield
Bed bugsThey may be small, but they are not harmless. It invades the house and releases a special smell. Some people think it smells like almonds, while others think it smells more like coriander. To get rid of them follow these points:
1. Remove Obstacles and Weeds
When you notice those little brown bugs, the first thing to do is remove weeds from your garden. Bed bugs prefer to hide inside because of their camouflage.
2. Homemade Insect Repellent
If you can't get rid of the bugs by clearing the weeds, you can try homemade insect repellent. It's best to use some kaolin clay solution, a few drops of dish soap, and an appropriate amount of water, mix it together, add it to a spray bottle, and spray it everywhere you can.
3. Use trap plants
Bed bugs like yellow flowers, such as sunflowers. You can make a trap plant out of yellow plants, it's not like flytrap . Instead, you are directing these invasive bugs away from your garden. This trap will not work if yellow flowers are planted in the garden. Therefore, you need to place them elsewhere in your yard, away from crops and flowers. The bugs gather there for you to spray and kill them. Once bed bugs have surrounded your trap plants, there are a few options. You can do nothing and let other animals and birds kill them for you. This takes a while and is not very efficient; Another option is to surround the trap plant with a large number of bugs. Dig that flower out, put it in a garbage bag, and wait. You should close your bag tightly and place it in the sun to kill the bugs with heat.
4. House Sealers
You want to protect your home, defense tactics are different, it is best to seal the openings with the right sealant so that those bed bugs cannot enter the house and breed. Sometimes there isn't enough sealant and bugs can get into the house. When this happens you can use your vacuum cleaner to suck them up. Once you've collected them, throw away the bag so the smell doesn't spread throughout your home.
5. Turn off the lights
Bed bugs like light, so turn off outdoor lighting whenever possible. If you are home at night, lower the blinds and turn off the porch light so there is no light outside.
6. Reduce moisture
The moisture that builds up around your home is also a great way to prevent a bed bug infestation. They must have a water source, so you should check water pipes for leaks and clear clogged drains to reduce the risk of standing water.
7. Eliminate food sources
Bed bugs must eat, they are not picky about food, make sure the food is in a sealed container. You can also put the lid on the trash can and place it outside in an airtight container. Clean floors and wipe down countertops frequently.
8. Don't slap them to death
People often want to kill bugs as quickly as possible, you can take a shoe or paper towel. If they are disturbed or squeezed, they can release an unpleasant odor. So it's wise to chase them away or vacuum them away.
9. Use an interior trap
If bed bugs get into your house, make a trap inside just like you would outside. Fill your spray bottle with 2 cups water, 1/2 cup soap and 1 cup vinegar. Spray any bugs directly to kill them without releasing an odor.
Whether you use homemade repellent, trap flowers, weed or vacuum, you need to do everything you can to eradicate bed bugs. Watch out for this nasty pest and make sure they don't get into your house!
