How do You Get Rid of Bed Bugs in Your Carpet?

Bed bugs most commonly live in mattresses, but they are also known for infesting carpets! It may seem likely they would burrow deep into the carpet, however, they typically stay close to the surface. Fortunately, this makes it easier to see and clean them up from your carpet.

There are several steps you can take to remove bed bugs from your carpet. Bed bugs are difficult to eliminate from a home, so having a professional treatment is always recommended, however, these steps can make a drastic improvement in the severity of an infestation. The following steps for carpets and rugs include:

• Prepare a vacuum that has a bag so the bugs can be properly sealed.
• Distribute diatomaceous earth on the floor that will be vacuumed. 
• Begin vacuuming the areas thoroughly, at least two to three times. 
• Feel free to repeat steps 1-3 multiple times. 
• Remove the bag from the vacuum cleaner and seal properly. 
• Consider shampooing or steam cleaning the carpet or rugs. 

These steps can aid in reducing the population of bed bugs, however, this will likely not end the infestation as a whole. An aggressive approach to multiple areas of the home is often needed to remove all bed bugs, which is why contacting an exterminator is recommended when dealing with a full-blown infestation.