How to get rid of bedbugs: tips for a friend from Mexico City or Paris

Mexico City is experiencing an invasion of bedbugs, at least that’s what thousands of users on social networks say about the presence of this bedbug in the DF metro, in other public transport, in educational centers and on the streets. This was also reported in Paris.

Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects that feed on the blood of people and other warm-blooded animals. They hide in dark, narrow places, such as furniture crevices, mattress seams, wallpaper or clothing. They can transmit diseases or cause allergic reactions in some people. Bed bug bites are recognized as red, inflamed, itchy spots.

There are those who are already calling the problem epidemic proportions, although Mexico City’s Health Ministry this Wednesday dropped a “health warning,” noting that there have been no calls for medical attention for the insect’s bites. “They are not a public health problem,” he said.

“Bed bugs have not been shown to transmit bacterial, viral or parasitic diseases to humans.”

How to get rid of bed bugs

To prevent or eliminate bed bugs, it is recommended to practice good hygiene, vacuuming areas where they may be found, washing clothes and bedding with hot water, using insecticides or steam, or contacting a pest control professional.

But there are also some home remedies that will be effective in combating these errors:

• Mint: Peppermint oil acts as a natural insect repellent. Maybe Place a few drops on the mattress.
• Isopropyl alcohol: This alcohol is an effective poison against bed bugs.
• Carnation: The strong aroma of cloves can also be effective.
• Turmeric: Besides being a spice, it can smother bedbugs due to its rich curcumin content.
• Steam: Bed bugs are sensitive to temperature changes. An effective solution can be to apply steam to them at a temperature of 180°C.
• Lavender: Bed bugs do not like the smell of lavender. Spray a mixture of lavender oil and water in the affected areas to get rid of them.