Prevention is an important key to avoiding bed bugs.
5 Mei 2024 11:30
Brilio.net - Bed bugs are small insects that live in bed mattresses , sofas, carpets and other places that are warm and damp. This insect can cause itching on human skin and is often a problem that disrupts sleep and health. Bed bugs are usually active at night and suck human blood to survive.
One of the characteristics of bed bugs is small, itchy bites on the skin. These bites usually form in groups or small lines, causing allergic reactions in some people. Bed bugs can also carry bacteria and viruses that can cause infections and other health problems.
Prevention is an important key to avoiding bed bugs. Keeping your bed clean, washing linens and clothes frequently in hot water, and cleaning your mattress and furniture regularly can help prevent the appearance of bed bugs. If an infestation or attack by pests and parasites occurs, immediately take appropriate treatment measures. Also quickly eliminate bed bugs and prevent more serious problems.
However, if your mattress has already been attacked by fleas, there are tricks you can do to get rid of them. Usually some people will use salt water to get rid of bed bugs. But did you know, there are other kitchen ingredients that are more effective and faster in getting rid of bed bugs.
Well, this ingredient other than salt water has been used by the owner of an increasingly VIRAL YouTube account. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he only used one other kitchen ingredient which was also easy to find.
As reported by BrilioFood from YouTube, which became even more VIRAL on Saturday (4/5), the kitchen ingredient to get rid of bed bugs is table vinegar.
photo: YouTube/increasingly VIRAL
First of all, prepare a spray bottle and floor cleaning fluid. Pour the floor cleaner into a bottle. Then mix with enough table vinegar. For the measurement of these two ingredients, just 1:1 is enough.
photo: YouTube/increasingly VIRAL
After mixing, close the bottle and shake until evenly mixed. Next, immediately spray this liquid all over the mattress, especially in the folds of the mattress which often become nests for fleas. Even in the video, YouTube users eat VIRAL spraying the liquid into other areas, such as cupboard gaps. In just 2 seconds, the fleas immediately scatter and die instantly.
photo: YouTube/increasingly VIRAL
Having been watched more than 1 million times, this upload about quick tricks to get rid of bed bugs immediately caught the attention of netizens. Who would have thought, many other YouTube users admitted that they often experienced the same problem regarding bed bugs. A number of netizens then succeeded in applying tricks to get rid of bed bugs like in the video.
"I just sat on a chair in a high roof, neng my chair, uncle... immediately opened YouTube CR to eradicate the height.. great uncle.. proven," said YouTube @tukangnrutus5163.
"It's great to practice straight away... Thank you for your knowledge," said YouTube @kamuRa-qw2mj.
"Auto came here after just a week of moving into a rented house, he was confused, when he investigated it turned out there was a nest of bedbugs in the old cupboard, thank you for the gang's info," said YouTube @cakatamasunim6384.
"Thanks for the info, bro, it's hopefully effective, I'll try it, I've tried many ways to get rid of bed bugs, but they still don't disappear," explained YouTube user @user-sw1gv6sz8r.
"Thanks for the info, Kreeen, when I was feeling bored with what to use, it turned out I used vinegar and Superpell. When I came home I practiced straight away, thanks for the video, Kreeen," said YouTube @iyangsarwonoputera.
How to treat itching caused by bed bugs.
Itching caused by bed bugs can be very annoying and disrupt your sleep. Here are some ways to treat these itches.
1. Wash clothes and linens.
Wash all clothes, sheets, pillowcases and other bed linen in hot water (at least 60C) to kill lice and their eggs.
2. Vacuum mattresses and furniture.
Vacuum mattresses, pillows, sofas and other furniture thoroughly to remove lice and their eggs.
3. Anti-mite mattress cover.
Use an anti-flea mattress cover to prevent fleas from getting into the mattress.
4. Anti-itch medication.
Use anti-itch cream or lotion that contains antihistamines or menthol to reduce itching.
5. Antiallergic drugs.
If the itching is caused by an allergic reaction to flea bites, treat it with an antihistamine prescribed by your doctor.
6. Wasp oil.
Apply wasp oil or menthol ointment to the itchy area to provide a cooling effect and reduce itching.
7. Take medicine.
If the itching is severe, your doctor may prescribe oral antihistamines or corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and itching.
8. Don't scratch.
Avoid scratching the itchy area because this can worsen the irritation and cause infection.
9. Consult a doctor.
If the itching does not improve within a few weeks, consult a doctor for further treatment.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
