What Scents Keep Bed Bugs Away
What scents keep bed bugs away?
There are certain scents that bed bugs just hate.
Want to know what they are?
Read on and you’ll discover how to repel bed bugs with scents.
If you want a do it yourself bed bugs spray.
READ: How I Got Rid Of Bed Bugs On My Own
Bed bugs are on the rise in America.
And they are in all 50 states.
Even the cleanest homes can have bed bugs.
Some common ways to get bed bugs are below:
- Fitting Room
- Hotel/Motel
- Traveling
- Public Transportation
- Movie Theater
It’s important to be aware of your surroundings and make sure you don’t bring bed bugs home with you like I did.
The most common way for someone to discover they have bed bugs is waking up with bed bug bites.
The bites look like red welts and are usually in rows or clusters of 3 or 4.
Bed bug bites itch like crazy.
It’s important to resist itching the bites so you don’t get them infected.
With that said you can help to avoid all of this by learning about what scents keep bed bugs away.
5 Scents Bed Bugs Hate
If you’re looking to add another layer of defense when it comes to preventing bed bugs.
The following Five Scents Can Keep Bed Bugs Away:
#1. Diatomaceous Earth
This is a very effective way to destroy bed bugs because it dehydrates them.
Sprinkle Diatomaceous earth on your carpet.
Especially in areas you spend most of your time.
Such as your bed room.
The downside is that bed bugs can easily avoid diatomaceous earth.
#2. Essential Oils
I previously wrote an article on how to use essential oils.
READ: Will Lavender Oil For Bed Bugs Keep Them Away?
There are pros and cons with essential oils to treat bed bugs.
Although most people looking for a natural solution will research essential oils.
#3. Rubbing Alcohol
You might have heard that rubbing alcohol is a good way to get rid of bed bugs.
However there really is little evidence to show it as an effective way to treat bed bugs.
And the downside is that it’s highly flammable.
#4. Soap and Water
That’s right soap and hot water can repel bed bugs.
In fact bed bugs lethal temperature is 118 degrees.
#5. Cinnamon Power/Sticks
The smell of cinnamon can repel bed bugs.
However it won’t kill bed bugs.
If you want to use this scent to repel bed bugs.
Place them in your bedroom, in your closet, and head board.
Conclusion
What scents keep bed bugs away?
Now you know Five ways to repel bed bugs.
However these methods won’t eradicate bed bugs.
They can add an extra layer of defense in your fight against them.
If you know of someone in need of information on bed bugs.
Please share this article with them.
And for more ways to get rid of bed bugs.
Check out my other articles below:
- 5 BED BUG MYTHS
- Bed Bug Anxiety – Got You Bugging Out?
- Bed Bug Treatment Cost The Good, Bad, Ugly
- Books On Bed Bugs Worth Reading