What You Should Know About Diatomaceous Earth and Bed Bugs
“Substances that may cause distress or disease to our bodies can be found in everything that we eat, in everything that we drink, and even in the air we breathe,” explains the author of the book Invisible Killers. “A high body burden has been implicated in immunotoxicity—leading to asthma, allergies, cancers, and chronic disease; neurotoxicity—leading to cognition impairment, memory loss, as well as sensory and motor dysfunction; and endocrine toxicity—leading to reproductive issues, loss of libido, and metabolic impairment.”
You Don't Need Toxic Chemicals To Kill Bed Bugs
Are you aware of the effects of environmental toxins on your health and the health of your family members? However, you have discovered bed bugs in your house, which puts you in a difficult situation. Should you expose yourself to potentially harmful chemicals to eliminate these nasty bugs from your home?
Here at the Bedbug Store, we don’t think eradicating bed bugs requires dousing your home in toxins. That’s why we created the complete line of Bed Bug Patrol products on the Bedbug Store. Our flagship product is an entirely natural bed bug killer spray that quickly protects against these parasitic insects. You can spray it on nearly any surface in your home to kill bed bugs in their tracks, and you won’t have to deal with sticky residue or nasty chemical odors that pollute your air. Our sprays can also remove fleas, ticks, and spiders.
But our Bed Bug Killing Spray isn’t our only natural bed bug treatment product. For long-term protection against bed bugs and a weapon against bed bugs in areas where you can’t spray, we offer our incredible Crawling Insect Control Dust. Keep reading to learn more about this utterly natural bed bug killer.
What Is Diatomaceous Earth?
Our Crawling Insect Control Dust is made from diatomaceous earth, which is a fancy way of saying “the bone-dust of fossilized sea creatures from millions of years ago.” That’s right, “the fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms. Their skeletons are made of a natural substance called silica. Over a long period of time, diatoms accumulated in the sediment of rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans. Today, silica deposits are mined from these areas,” the National Pesticide Information Center explains.
Why Does Diatomaceous Earth Kill Bed Bugs?
Now that you know what diatomaceous earth is, you might wonder why you should spread it all over your home to kill bed bugs.
We make our Crawling Insect Control Dust out of diatomaceous earth because a curious thing happens when bed bugs come into contact with it. This mineral-rich substance works by severely dehydrating the bugs rather than poisoning them (remember, the diatomaceous world is entirely natural and non-toxic. Humans can even eat it!).
"Diatomaceous earth causes insects to dry out and die by absorbing the oils and fats from the cuticle of the insect's exoskeleton. Its sharp edges are abrasive, speeding up the process. It remains effective as long as it is kept dry and undisturbed," continues NPIC.
How To Use Diatomaceous Earth In Your Home
Using our diatomaceous earth as a natural bed bug killer is easy! Just follow the simple steps below:
- Steam clean your home (especially linens and furniture)
- Wash all fabrics that can be removed (sheets, blankets, fabric mattress covers, pillowcases, furniture throws, towels, and clothing).
- Vacuum your entire home, including furniture and other uncarpeted surfaces.
- Apply diatomaceous earth in home areas where you suspect bed bugs may be hiding or returning to (along with the molding, in drawers, in any cracks or crevices, behind appliances, along the window sills and door jambs, and behind electrical switches and outlets).
Work diatomaceous earth into your furniture, mattresses, and carpeting with your hands (remember, it’s only toxic to bed bugs!)
If you’d like to put diatomaceous earth to work for you, preventing and controlling bed bugs, we can help. As mentioned, our Crawling Insect Control Dust comes in an easy-to-use 2-pound package with a handy applicator. Our Crawling Insect Control Dust does not contain fillers or baits and is 100% diatomaceous earth. In addition to controlling bed bugs with diatomaceous earth, it can also eliminate ants, carpet beetles, cockroaches, fleas, and silverfish, among other creepy crawlers!
Our natural, plant-based Bed Bug Patrol Killer Spray provides an all-natural solution to infestations of bed bugs, as well as fleas, spiders, and other common indoor bugs. Our 100% natural solution is made in the USA. It relies on the power of natural ingredients like citric acid, clove oil, and peppermint oil to naturally deter these bugs from living in your furnishings and upholstery. Just spray our solution on affected surfaces twice per day, and it will get to work on exterminating your bed bugs and preventing their return. To keep you safe from bed bugs on your travels, arm yourself with our Bed Bug Blasting Travel Spray, which comes in a handy, TSA-approved travel-size bottle for your convenience.
