Pest Control Blog
Expert guides, prevention tips, and pest control advice from the IPC team in Bangalore.
Does Freezing Kill Bed Bugs?
If heat kills bed bugs, can cold? It is a reasonable question, especially for items that cannot be washed or heated, like books, shoes or electronics.
Laundry Guide for a Bed Bug Infestation: Temperatures and Cycles
Laundry is one of the most effective things you can do yourself during a bed bug problem.
Does Steam Cleaning Kill Bed Bugs?
Steam is one of the few DIY tools that can genuinely kill bed bugs, without chemicals. But it works only when used correctly, and it has limits.
Home Remedies for Bed Bugs: Diatomaceous Earth, Tea Tree Oil and More
When bed bugs appear, many people search for natural or home remedies: diatomaceous earth, tea tree oil, baking soda, lavender, vinegar and more.
Store-Bought Bed Bug Sprays: What Is Inside and Should You Use Them?
The pesticide aisle offers many sprays that promise to kill bed bugs. When you are itchy and desperate, a can of spray feels like the obvious answer.
Bed Bug Mattress Encasements: A Buying Guide
A bed bug mattress encasement is a zippered cover that seals the mattress, box spring or both.
Bed Bug Interceptors and Traps: Do They Work?
Bed bug interceptors, small dish-like devices that sit under bed legs, and various sticky and lure-based traps are popular products.
Bed Bug Shed Skins: How to Identify Them
Bed bugs grow by shedding their skin, and the empty skins they leave behind are among the clearest signs of an infestation.
Bed Bug Stains vs Other Marks on Your Mattress
A dark spot on a mattress can mean many things: mould, spilled drinks, sweat, dirt or bed bugs.
Bed Bug Smell: What It Means and Where It Comes From
Bed bugs are not usually detected by smell, but in heavy infestations some people notice a distinctive odour in the bedroom.
Do Bed Bugs Behave Differently in Monsoon and Winter?
Many pests surge with the seasons, and Bangalore's monsoon is well known for sending ants, cockroaches and mosquitoes into homes.
How Long Can Bed Bugs Survive Without Feeding?
When people find bed bugs, one tempting idea is to leave the room or the home empty and let them starve.
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