pest control, treatment, pesticides, natural remedies, etc.

How do I know if I have bed bugs? How do I catch a bed bug?

Advice from a Pest Control Operator on choosing a PCO to get rid of your bed bugs

Should I do my own pest control? What if I can’t afford or don’t want a professional PCO?

I’m just going to set off a fogger. My PCO is going to fumigate with a bomb. What’s wrong with that?

To find out who’s responsible for paying for treatment, see also the FAQs on legal issues and landlords.

Do I have to tell my landlord / co-op board / condo association / residents of attached house next door?

How do I prepare for my Pest Control Operator’s visit / for treatment? How do I deal with my stuff during treatment?

I have had regular PCO treatment a number of times, and I still have bed bugs. Should I give up?

Our landlord is not dealing with this problem. I know others in my building are affected. How can I organize my fellow tenants to pressure our landlord to get rid of the problem?

Where can I read about other’s bed bug infestations and what they’re doing? Where can I share my horror story or ask questions about a bed bug problem? You can do this in the forums. Read or comment on the archived Tales of Bed Bug Woe by clicking here.

Specific Methods

What is diatomaceous earth (DE)? Should I use it?

If you want to use a steamer to treat your home, read the “Steam” section of this FAQ.

What is Vikane gas treatment? Should I use it?

Aren’t there any natural remedies for bed bugs? Will lavender oil, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, sweet rice, thyme, talcum powder, or boric acid kill bed bugs, repel them, or keep them from biting me?

Where can I buy DE, mattress encasements, Kleen Free, ziploc XL bags, etc.? Click here to see a number of products recommended by Bedbuggers.

Is there an insect that will eat bed bugs?

Click here to go back to the FAQs about Bed Bugs page.