In our most recent blog, we discussed why starting with a bed bug spray that works instead of trying a bunch of cheaper ones first is essential. After all, what's the point of spraying those other products if they're bad for people and pets while not working?

Now, if you agree and we've got you on board for the whole "use an all-natural spray that works" thing, you might drop some natural solutions for bed bugs into your cart. But then you might wonder, this DIY stuff seems much too easy. Shouldn't I spend much more money and call an exterminator that might not work? (Can you sense our sarcasm?) Well, let's break that snarky statement down a bit.

Exterminators Are Expensive

There’s a good chance you’re at our site for one simple reason: you called an exterminator and found out how expensive they can be. One reason is that chemical exterminators have to come back more than once. Most of them will say they have to come back at least three times before you’re going to see any real difference.

Of course, there are heat treatments. We’ll admit, they’re pretty effective at raising the heat in the home high enough to kill bed bugs (or at least those bugs that aren’t chased into different parts of the house by the rising heat). But if you’ve ever been quoted a price, you know that sticker shock can scare people away quickly. Heat treatments can cost $2000 - $4000 for a whole-house treatment.

That price usually makes people look for something more reasonable. Even when they order our most expensive package  that comes in at $199, (complete with a steamer! Yeah, we can bring the heat, too), it’s about 10 percent of the heat treatment cost. Why not start here, take advantage of our money-back guarantee if our products don’t work for some reason, and then try the ultra-expensive route?

Exterminators Are Still Using Harsh Chemicals

For a while there, in the past, chemicals were working against bed bugs. However, some bed bugs became resistant to the harshest chemicals. In contrast, the substances were made less toxic for health and environmental reasons.

That certainly doesn't mean that the less dangerous chemicals that most exterminators use today are good for you. You especially don't want to be around them for extended amounts of time, day after day...like, say, the eight hours when you sleep every day.

You want an all-natural bed bug killer that isn't toxic to humans or pets. We use natural, plant-based ingredients to keep bed bugs away, so you can rest assured knowing you won't sleep in the same room with harsh chemicals on your mattress. Some people like the peppermint smell of our bed bug treatments, while others don't. But it smells better than what you'll get from the other guys. 

Exterminators Still Might Not Work 

Here’s the real problem with chemical exterminators...they probably won’t give you a guarantee. As we said, they often have to come back again and again to put more and more poisons in your bedroom, and even then, they often don’t work. They might even be chasing the bed bugs from one room to another, and the bed bugs, able to live more than six months without a meal, will wait for the poisons to dissipate.

One thing that most chemical exterminators fail to do is attack the bed bugs from every angle. For instance, in this video, we suggest a multi-faceted approach to bed bug eradication, one that involves chemical attacks (bed bug sprays, bed bug traps), physical removal (vacuuming), heat treatments (with steamers), control dust (diatomaceous earth, which dehydrates the bed bugs), and hindrance (bed bug traps). Using all of these is the best way to ensure you’re getting every type of bed bug out there, no matter their habits.

For not much money, you could be bed bug-free. You’ll feel so much better knowing that you took care of the problem and that you’ll be able to handle it quickly if it ever happens again. If you’re ready to get started, so are we. Start shopping right here.

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 our travels, arm yourself with our Bed Bug Blasting Travel Spray, which comes in a handy travel-sized bottle for your convenience.