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Diatomaceous earth is a natural, non-toxic powder made from the fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms. When bedbugs come into contact with it, DE damages their exoskeletons, causing dehydration and death.
How to do it:
Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth around areas where bedbugs are likely to hide, such as cracks, baseboards, and mattress seams.
Leave it for several days and then vacuum it up. Repeat the process as necessary.
3. Essential Oils (e.g., Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil)
Certain essential oils have insect-repellent properties that can deter bedbugs. Tea tree oil and lavender oil, in particular, are effective in repelling these pests.
How to do it:
Mix a few drops of tea tree or lavender oil with water in a spray bottle (around 15-20 drops per cup of water).
Shake well and spray the mixture around the bed, mattress seams, cracks, and crevices where bedbugs are likely to hide.
Repeat every few days or as needed.
4. Baking Soda
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