Bed bugs are little flat-shaped critters that feed on your blood at night.
When bed bugs bite, they release an anesthetic that makes it easier to bite you at night while sleeping.
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Signs of a common bed bug infestation include:
If your bed bug problem isn’t severe enough to call the exterminator yet, you can try home remedies and natural ways to repel bed bugs:
Essential oils are distilled plant compounds that contain active chemicals known to act as effective repellents, insect killers, antibacterial, and antiseptics.
You can also use essential oils to help heal insect bites and prevent infection.
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of pure essential oils for healing and well-being.
Research shows EOs can also be capable of:
According to two studies, one from Rutgers University and one from Purdue University, the active chemicals in certain essential oils can repel and kill bed bugs at varying amounts. (1)
The Purdue study found the following essential oils and their corresponding chemicals to be most effective for bed bug control:
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The study concluded that you need much higher amounts of essential oils to have the same effect as synthetic chemicals.
The study also noted that combining essential oils can amplify their effect.
Other possibly effective essential oils are:
Essential oils are potent; a little goes a long way.
If you use them mindfully and safely, essential oils may pose little to no side effects.
Each oil does have contraindications, so be sure to do your research before using each oil as many of them aren’t suitable for babies, young children, pregnant women, or people with certain pre-existing conditions like epilepsy.
Never ingest essential oils, and if you’re using them directly on the skin, be sure always to dilute them with a carrier oil like coconut oil.
It’s important to choose only the highest quality, certified organic products because many oils on the market are either diluted or contaminated with potentially harmful chemicals.
If you have a full-blown infestation, essential oils will likely not be enough to fix the issue.
Consult with an exterminator or pest control specialist for the best treatment options for your particular situation.
You can use the following essential oil blends below to prevent and maintain a bed bug-free home.
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For itchy bed bug bites:
Mix all ingredients in a dark glass bottle with an airtight lid.
Apply the mixture to the itchy bites with your clean fingers, cotton swab, or cotton ball.
Repeat as needed.
Mix everything in the bottle and shake it well.
Spray your bed frame, headboard, mattress, and sheets.
Spray around your bed and in the corners and crevices of your bedroom.
Be careful not to spray your eyes or face.
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(1) https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2019/Q1/study-identifies-essential-oil-compounds-most-toxic-to-bed-bugs.html#:~:text=Gondhalekar%20and%20Gaire%20analyzed%2015,in%20the%20journal%20Scientific%20Reports.
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