Bed bug traps are simple devices that can either be made at home or purchased. Traps usually use something to attract bed bugs, such as heat, carbon dioxide or pheromones. Traps can also be as simple as a small bowl that are placed under bed legs such as a low cost Climbup interceptor. The Bed Bug Beacon is another low cost option that is popular for individuals and pest control operators wanting to know if bed bugs are present.Several kinds of traps are described below, including two that you can made yourself.No trap will catch 100% of bed bugs in a room. are good for catching a good number of bed bugs and for determining how large a problem exists in a room. Bed bug traps are also helpful to determine if a bed bug infestation has been The best way to get rid of bed bugs is to call a bed bug exterminator such as a member of the Home Advisor Network (1.877.233.1145). Members of the network are pre-screened and must be licensed and insured.If you can't afford an
exterminator, then the use of these traps in addition to some low cost methods described below should help kill bed bugs at home or in an apartment. Bed Bug Traps Video Review If you are using traps in a bedroom or around a couch, then the lowest cost method are small bowls that are placed under each bed leg. The bowls are called Climbup Interceptors, with a set of 4 costing under $20 (U.S.). Shown: Assortment of Climbup Interceptors for under $20 While this approach is not a complete bed bug treatment solution, they can at minimum give you an indication of 1) is there an infestation and 2) how large is theAfter treating a room, an empty bowl means no interceptors in place for 2 weeks, to catch any late hatching bed bugs. Shown: Bed Bug Alert Pheromone Trap from The Bed Bug Alert Monitor and Trap is a simple way to monitor for bed bugs for up to 6 months. It costs under $14 (U.S.) and uses pheromones to attract the bed bugs.
Once they enter the monitor a glue keeps the insects in place. The monitors are an ideal way to check for bed bugs in mattresses or even when on vacation in a hotel room or cruise ship. The Sensci bed bug monitor detects bed bugs in any room. It is ideal for detecting bed bugs along room baseboards, bed legs or around furniture. You can use these products alone or with other traps and lures.The monitor is cost effective and can either be used to detect an infestation or to track the size of an infestation. On the outside the monitor features 4 wall, enabling bed bugs to climb up effortlessly. The smooth inside prevents bed bugs from escaping. Underneath there is a clear window. It is easy to assemble (only two pieces). The device works by using the human sleeping as the bait for the insects. When the bed bugs climb over the device the fall and get trapped inside. You can also insert a SenSci Activ Bed Bug Lure as an attractant. The lure simulates human sweat. The only limitation is that without the lure you are relying on bed bugs to cross over the trap as part of the natural path they would take when moving toward a human host.
If you find bed bugs in the monitor, dispose of them by dumping them and flushing down a drain. You can periodically check the monitor to see if it attracted any bed bugs. Scensci Bed Bug Monitor and Trap Review The Bed Bug Beacon is the perfect monitor for any room of a house or apartment. It uses Co2 to attract the insects for up to 2 weeks. One advantage of the device is that it can draw out bed bugs in an empty room where there has been no activity, making it the perfect way to inspect an apartment before you move in.The Beacon also traps bed bugs inside the device, providing an easy way to determine if an infestation is gone or has been reduced in size. The is a low cost monitor and trap that can be used in any room of the house including closets and bed rooms. The NightWatch bed bug trap and monitor is the most advanced device you can buy. The trap uses three systems for attracting bed bugs:All three work to draw bed bugs out of hiding and into the monitor. To determine if you have bed bugs it should be set up and run for 3 to 4 nights.
Nightwatch Bed Bug Monitor Review This trap was developed by Dr. Changlu Wang. Wang is a research entomologist from Rutgers University. best to use this trap when not sleeping in the infested room or bed. The total cost for the bed bug home remedy trap, including all materials is approximately $16. Bed Bug Dry Ice Trap The pet dish, turned upside down is the bed bug trap. bedbugs will crawl up the dish sides, and then get dropped into theThe dry ice will be on the raised area, this is the substance that will attract the bed bugs.The pet dish is too slippery for bedbugs to climb, so you'll have to take the fabric and glue it the sides as a bed bug ramp. masking tape to cover the edges of the fabric, covering all sides so that bed bugs can't hide in any cracks you leave. Be sure all glue is dry before using (leave overnight). Be sure not to leave anySteps for Setting Up the Home Bed Bug Trap: An interceptor is a bowl that is placed under each bed leg.
Interceptor bowls can be home made or they can beWhen bed bugs approach a sleeping person, they will be trapped as they try and climb up the bed legs ontoNote that you can buy prefabricated bowls made specifically for this purpose called Climbup Picture of a Climbup Interceptor Bowl (similar to make your own bowl) For added protection, move the bed at least 6 inches from each wall andAlso keep any blankets or shams away from the floor, as these can act as a convenient ramp for the bed It is very difficult to treat a bed bug infestation yourself. We strongly suggest at minimum, getting a quote from a bedHere are three easy and free sources for bed bug experts in your neighborhood: If you are more of a "do it yourself" type person, then you can save money by purchasing a bedThese kits contain a mattress safe spray, crack and crevice spray and bed bug dust product. Each of these free brochures provides additional information on how to identify bed bugs in your home or apartment.