How to Finish Bed Bugs
Dealing with bed bugs can be frustrating and exhausting. You treat your home, only for them to come back days later, hiding in new places and biting when you least expect it. But there’s good news bed bugs can be eliminated completely if you understand how they behave, where they hide, and use the right treatment approach.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to completely finish bed bugs from identifying the infestation to using effective control methods and keeping them from ever coming back.
Why Bed Bugs Keep Coming Back
The reason many treatments fail is because bed bugs are great at hiding and are incredibly resilient. Here's why they’re hard to eliminate:
- They hide in deep cracks, behind furniture, inside bed frames, and in clothing
- They lay tiny eggs that are hard to detect and kill
- Some have developed resistance to common insecticides
- Treating only visible bugs means eggs and hidden bugs survive
If you’ve been using over-the-counter sprays or random DIY hacks, chances are you’re only solving part of the problem.
Signs You Have a Bed Bug Infestation
Before you plan your treatment, confirm that you’re dealing with bed bugs. Look out for:
- Small, red, itchy bites on your arms, legs, or back
- Blood stains or dark fecal spots on your sheets
- Live bugs (flat, oval-shaped, brownish insects)
- Musty odor near sleeping areas
- Tiny white eggs in mattress seams or furniture joints
If you spot one or more of these signs, it’s time to act fast.
Effective Ways to Finish Bed Bugs
- Deep Inspection
- Start by inspecting all common hiding areas. Focus on:
- Mattress seams and tufts
- Bed joints, wooden slats, and frame corners
- Behind wall hangings, photo frames, and sockets
- Inside wardrobes, books, and curtain folds
- Shoes, bags, and stored clothing
- Non-Chemical Treatment
- Use heat to your advantage:
- Wash bedding, clothes, and curtains in hot water and dry on high heat
- Steam clean your mattress, bed frame, and couches
- Seal cracks in walls and around baseboards
Bed bugs and their eggs die at temperatures above 50°C.
- Use Professional-Grade Pesticides
- Choose powerful, proven options like:
- Temprid SC
- Bedlam Plus
- Demand CS
- CimeXa Dust
- Fendona 60SC
Apply them carefully to all potential hiding spots not just the bed. Most pesticides don’t kill eggs, so reapplication after 7–14 days is crucial.
- Hire a Professional Bed Bug Control Team
- Professional pest controllers have access to stronger formulations, better tools, and the experience to:
- Find hidden infestations
- Use the right combination of sprays, dusts, and steam
- Offer follow-up treatments to ensure total elimination
A one-time spray isn’t enough full elimination takes a planned approach.
- Prevent Reinfestation
- Once the bugs are gone, prevent their return by:
- Decluttering your space
- Inspecting second-hand furniture before bringing it in
- Using mattress encasements
- Regularly cleaning and vacuuming
- Scheduling routine inspections
How Long Does It Take to Get Rid of Bed Bugs?
With the right approach, most infestations can be controlled in 2–3 weeks. However, for larger or repeated infestations, it may take several visits over a month or two. Consistency is key missing a follow-up can lead to re-infestation.
Need Help Getting Rid of Bed Bugs?
At Rafiki Pest Control, we specialize in professional bed bug control in homes, apartments, hotels, and hostels across Kenya. Our services include:
- Detailed inspection to locate all hiding spots
- Safe, effective chemical and non-chemical treatment
- Use of premium pesticides approved by health authorities
- Follow-up visits to make sure the bed bugs are completely gone
If bed bugs are disrupting your sleep, let us help you finish them completely safely and effectively.
Contact Rafiki Pest Control today and reclaim your peace of mind. Your bed should be for sleeping, not for bugs.