Bed bugs are those insects that feed on human blood and cause skin rashes. They generally grow on mattresses, beds, sofas, cupboards and other such furniture at home.
Natural herbs can be used as topical medication in the form of lotion or ointment for treating the skin infected by bed bug bites. Liquid extract of these herbs can also be used for spraying over the furniture where bugs can possibly infect like between the mattresses, around the bed, in the drawers or cupboards etc.
Top Herbal Remedies for Bed Bugs
1. Lavender
Oil prepared from lavender herb is a natural repellent of bed bugs. This oil is concentrated and its scent lasts for weeks. Water can be mixed with this oil for preparing a spray. The smell and taste of this herb help in preventing bugs. It can be used as a satchel by putting the herb in the dried form between two pieces of fabric and sewing them around the perimeter. Use the lavender herb by rubbing it on the frame of bed and on the floor around it.
The herb is easily available in health stores. Tea prepared from lavender can act as a natural pesticide for these bugs. It can be sprayed over the furniture, pillows, bed sheets etc. Lavender along with mint herb is very beneficial for preventing bed bugs. Make a sachet with both the herbs and use it under the mattress or over the pillow.
2. Mint
Mint is an effective herb for preventing bed bugs. Prepare tea using this herb and spray it over the bed, pillow and furniture. This herb is deadly to these bed bugs. It contains menthol that helps in reducing itchiness and inflammation caused by bug bites.
3. Peppermint
Oil prepared from peppermint herb can be applied over the infected skin to prevent bug bites. Tea prepared from this herb can be used for applying over the skin using cotton ball. It is effective and prevents skin itching.
4. Basil
Basil leaves can be used for preparing tea that can be used for reducing itching caused by bug bites. Add this herb in the baking soda paste that can be used as a compress and applied over the infected skin. It can also be added in the food in the form of spice.
5. Cinnamon
The herb can be used in combination with honey for treating bed bug bites. The paste reduces itching and redness of skin. It helps in soothing the skin and reducing inflammation.
6. Cayenne
It acts as a natural pesticide for bed bugs. Its pleasant aroma is very effective in preventing these bugs. Keep one tablespoon of cayenne powder, cloves of ginger and oregano in cheesecloth and simmer in boiling water. Pour into spraying bottle and cool. Spray it over the furniture for preventing bed bugs. Placing the herb between mattresses or other parts of furniture is effective.
7. Tea Tree Oil
It can be applied over the skin before sleep for preventing bed bugs. It is a natural pesticide and is very safe for use. Prepare a lotion by mixing ten drops of this essential oil with half cup of olive oil and apply over the skin especially on feet, toes and legs. It has good properties for healing and softening the skin.
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8. Black Walnut
Prepare a sachet by mixing three parts of black walnut, one part of lavender, one part of mint, three parts of thyme and two parts of sweet flag. This herbal sachet has nice aroma as well as good for preventing bed bugs. Black walnut can also be used in the form of tea.
9. Aloe vera
This herb is very beneficial for the treatment of bites by bed bugs. Aloe is easily available at health stores. Wash, dry the bug bite and massage with this herb for relief. Don’t use it over the wound if it causes allergy. It can also be used in the form of gel for massaging over the infected skin.
10. Eucalyptus
Mix ten drops of eucalyptus oil with ten drops of rosemary oil and ten drops of lavender oil in one cup of water. Add this in a spraying bottle and spray over the furniture. Shake the mixture well before use and wear gloves when using it as the oil mixture can be very dangerous for the skin.
11. Thyme
Herbal sachet can be prepared by mixing one fourth cup of dried thyme in half cup of lavender, half cup of leaves of eucalyptus herb, two bay leaves and one cup of tea prepared from black walnut leaves. Prepare tea from one fourth ounce of leaves of thyme herb by soaking in boiling water for ten minutes. Apply over the infected skin using a piece of cloth dipped in the tea. It would be very beneficial for the treatment of infected skin.
12. Rosemary
Prepare an herbal sachet by mixing half cup of rosemary in dried form with half cup of lavender, one cup of leaves of dried eucalyptus and ten large cloves. This sachet is effective in preventing bed bugs.
13. Beeswax
Take two tablespoons of beeswax in a saucepan and add one third cup of unsalted butter in it. Add one tablespoon of cloves and one third cup of juniper berries in the mixture. Melt the mixture and cool it before use. Apply over the skin infected with bug bites.
14. Plantain
Seeds and leaves of plantain plant are effective in treating infections caused by bed bugs. Chew plantain leaves or rub over the infected area for getting relief from bed bug bites. Poultice prepared from the herb can also be applied over the infected skin.
15. Black Cohosh
The herb can be used as a natural bed bug repellent. Apply this herb over the skin infected by bed bugs. The aroma of this herb can be used for preventing bed bugs. It is effective in healing wounds and treating sores.
16. Neem
Neem leaves and neem oil can be used for the treatment of skin infected by bed bugs. Mix one tablespoon of neem oil in insecticidal soap and warm water. Spray this mixture over the furniture for preventing bed bugs. Neem has healing properties that soothe the infected skin.
17. Canola Oil
Canola oil mixed with pyrethrins can be used for controlling bed bugs.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
