It’s no secret that the Bedbug Store is the best place to buy all-natural bed bug treatments online. Unlike many competitors, who rely on harsh chemical pesticides known to pollute our indoor air, irritate the skin, and cause harm to people and pets, our bed bug treatment sprays and dust are made with 100 percent all-natural ingredients.

Using the power of essential oils, diatomaceous earth, and other all-natural ingredients, our bed bug treatment products contain and eliminate bed bugs—the essential two-pronged approach to any bed bug extermination strategy.

Using it correctly is the key to success with any all-natural bed bug treatment product. This means correctly preparing the space to which it will be applied, applying it correctly, and applying it at the right time and subsequent intervals.

Here at the Bedbug Store, we often are asked when to take action with our natural, plant-based bed bug treatment products. So, we put together a little blog on the topic. Order your all-natural bed bug spray, crawling insect control dust, or other bed bug treatment products online now, then keep reading to learn how to use them most effectively! 

Bed Bug Infestations Only Get Worse With Time

The simple truth of bed bug eradication is that you must act immediately. The best time to prevent bed bugs is immediately upon moving into a new space, and the best time to use your all-natural bed bug treatment products is YESTERDAY.

Bed bugs don’t have very long lives, but they do a lot to further their species in that short time. “An individual bed bug can lay 200 to 500 eggs in her lifetime. The eggs hatch in about 6 to 10 days and the newly emerged bed bug nymphs seek a blood meal,” explains The University of Minnesota Extension. “All ages are found in a reproducing population. Under normal circumstances, adult bed bugs will live for about 2 to 4 months.” This is why taking action at the first sign of a bed bug invasion is essential.

When To Check For Bed Bug Infestations

You should always be on the lookout for bed bugs. Still, checking for them when moving into a new house or apartment is imperative. Before you unpack in a hotel room or Airbnb, for the very first time, you notice a bite on your skin. 

Here are the signs* of bed bugs that should always be in the back of your mind, ranked in order of accuracy:

• Live bed bugs.
• Rusty or reddish stains on bed sheets or mattresses caused by bed bugs being crushed.
• Dark spots (about this size: •) are bed bug excrement and may bleed on the fabric as a marker would.
• Eggs, eggshells, tiny (about 1mm), and pale yellow skins that nymphs shed as they grow larger.
• Bed bug bite on your skin, your children, or pets.

*Signs provided by EPA.gov

When To Use Your Natural Bed Bug Treatment

If you’re using our all-natural, plant-based bed bug-killing spray, which works best when sprayed directly onto live bed bugs, the best time to treat is before dawn.

“They live close to where people sleep, rest, or sit for long periods of time, are active at night, and generally hide during the day,” explains the UME. “Bed bugs feed for 2 to 5 minutes and then move quickly to a hiding spot.”

If you’re using our crawling insect control dust or bed bug traps, there’s no specific time of day to apply your all-natural bed bug treatment. Diatomaceous earth can be applied in hard-to-reach areas, including furniture, carpet, and on your mattress, to kill bed bugs any time they cross over it. Bed bug traps should be placed underneath the feet of your bed to prevent new bugs from joining the party.

The critical thing to realize is that bed bugs don’t want to be caught. They’re able to carry out their parasitic lives because they exist in the shadows and attack us when we’re most vulnerable, i.e., sleeping. That’s why it’s essential to remain vigilant, using our natural bed bug spray and other long-lasting methods to help you contain and eliminate their colony. 

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.