Are you looking for solutions to your bed bug problems?
Prefer natural solutions to other ways to treat bed bugs?
If the answer to this question is a big YES for you than keep reading and you’ll find out if lavender oil for bed bugs keeps them away.
When I discovered I had a bed bug problem I searched for the most affordable bed bug solutions because I didn’t want to spend thousands to take care of this problem.
Fortunately, for myself, I was able to get rid of bed bugs very affordable and fast, but it did take a lot of effort on my part as well as determination.
If you want to
Can I Use lavender oil for bed bugs?
Bed bugs can live anywhere not just around or on beds they can live in carpet, cousins of your furniture and really any place that is dark and near their host which is YOU!
Human blood is their food source so they can and will take up residence any place humans stay for extended periods of time.
So, to answer the question does lavender oil for bed bugs kill them or keep them away, the answer is YES.
It’s also an effective bed repellent for most pests. It smells great and won’t poison the environment either which are all pluses to me.
If you spray lavender oil directly on bed bugs it’s lethal for them. It’s also very effective at killing bed bug eggs.
The downside to using lavender oil to kill bed bugs is it’s really only effective if you spray it directly on them. It can still be an effective way to repel these pests.
Which means you are probably not killing all of the bed bugs in your home.
How Do I Use Lavender Oil For Bed Bugs?
There are a variety of species of lavender such as French lavender, English lavender, and Spanish lavender.
The label on the essential oils bottle should specify synthetic or a blend. The English Lavender or Lavandula angustifolia is the most effective at killing bed bugs so it’s the one you want to get.
If it isn’t specified on the label of the essential oil it’s more than likely a synthetic. You’ll want to only purchase the pure lavender L.
Next, get an empty spray bottle because you are going to make a solution that you can spray in strategic places of your home to help prevent bed bugs as well as keep it handy for when you spot a live bed bug.
Mix a tablespoon of lavender oil with 500 ml of water. Shake vigorously before spraying. Then spray in all areas you suspect or have found bed bugs.
Where Should I Spray For Bed Bugs?
Of course, you will know best what areas you have seen bed bugs, but this checklist can guide you to other areas of your home that you should spray for bed bugs too.
Spray the following areas for bed bugs:
- Corners of carpet where it meets the wall
- Bedding
- Clothing
- Sheets
- Carpet
- Furniture (under cushions and on dark corners)
- Basebords
- Bed Frames
- Dresser Drawers
- Closets
Conclusion
I love the idea of using essential oils to treat bed bugs and it can be an effective way to repel them, but it’s most lethal if you spray lavender oil directly on bed bugs.
The most important part about treating bed bugs in your home is to completely eradicate them all and then take preventive measures to make sure they don’t reinvest your home.
As some words of caution lavender oil may be unsafe to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
And toxic if ingested so take this into consideration when using lavender oil as a treatment for your bed bug problems.
If you are not successful getting rid of bed bugs with this method. Invest in the bed bug spray I used to end this nightmare fast.