Home & Lifestyle Considerations
Applying in a new place is a smart move to prevent transferring any hidden bugs. With used furniture, treat it before bringing it inside. This proactive approach stops hitchhiking bed bugs from gaining a foothold.
Its a lot cheaper, safer, more effective, and you can do it on your own schedule. Exterminators will charge more and use strong chemicals that require multiple visits. This DIY bed bug approach is effective long-term with just one thorough application.
If you suspect multiple rooms are infested, its best to treat them all to prevent bed bugs from relocating. However, if you are certain only one room is affected, you can focus there first. Just monitor adjacent rooms to be safe.
Our Bed Bug Killer powder will kill all crawling insects that come into direct contact. If you have a dedicated flea or mite issue, consider targeted treatments, though some users report side benefits.
Yes, our DIY bed bug treatment can be used in hotels, guesthouses, and Airbnb rentals, and many businesses already trust our products for long-term protection.
Our mattress covers, bed leg traps, and Diatomaceous Earth (DE) powder create a continuous barrier that prevents and eliminates bed bugs without the need for constant reapplication.
Choose a time (like a morning or afternoon) to apply it, then let it settle for a few minutes. There is no need to vacate for days or bag up belongings as with harsher chemicals. A bit of prep and patience is all you need.
Sarah says
Hi I have underbed storage bed with a pull up frame. Do I just put the powder on the floor as the frame has no legs, just planks along all sides? Also, how much do I need to do one room with a queen size bed? Thanks
Tony Abrahams says
Hi Sarah. If you dont have bed legs then you can dust the powder at the base of the bed. That will kill bed bugs in the room that try to get onto your bed. But it does take 7 days to kill them so you will still be bitten for a few weeks. I bottle is enough for a queen bed. Dont use the powder on your sleeping mattress because its a silica dust. You need a mattress cover. Regards BBB
JANICE MATHERS says
Can you tell me the crystalline content of diatomaceous earth used in Bed Bug Barrier?
Regards Jan Mathers
Tony Abrahams says
Hi Jan. The crystalline conent of our Diatomaceous Earth is under 4%. Remember to wear a mask. Regards Tony
Kristina says
What is the difference between the mattress cover for dust mites and the one for bed bugs? Do you need both if have allergies?
Tony Abrahams says
Hi Kristina,
Dust mite covers work for both dust mites and bed bugs because they are tightly woven to block tiny particles and pests. However, bed bug covers are specifically designed to trap and prevent bed bugs, so they don’t block allergens. If you have allergies, a dust mite cover is the better choice.
Regards,
BBB
Donald Z says
Hi how do I clean up the diatomaceous earth afterwards? I have carpet and have read that DE can damage vacuum cleaners.
Tony Abrahams says
Hi Donald. I have never heard that DE can damage vacuum cleaners. You only need a very light dusting of powder so that won’t affect a vacuum. Regards Tony
Su says
Can you put the bed bug killer powder inside the full mattress encasement? And if so, how long do I need to leave the fully encased mattress cover on for when it needs to be washed?
Bed Bug Barrier says
Hi Su. No you shouldn’t put powder inside the mattress cover. Keep the cover on for at least a year before removing it.
Laura says
How often should you wash the dust mite mattress encasement and the quilt and pillow dust mite covers?
Do you need to put a material mattress protector on top of mattress encasement or is it better to just use the mattress encasement?
Bed Bug Barrier says
Hi Laura. You should wash the covers every two weeks to stop the dust mite life cycle. You can use a mattress protector on top of the encasement but it’s not necessary. Regards Tony
Arthur Clark English says
Can electric blankets be used over the top of bed bug barrier mattress protectors?
Bed Bug Barrier says
Hi Arthur.
Yes you can use an electric blanket on top of our mattress covers.
Regards Bed Bug Barrier
Tony Abrahams says
Hi Arthur. Yes. Our mattress covers can be used over an electric blanket. Regards Tony
Natasha says
Hi, just wondering is your bed bug killer safe enough to be used on a baby’s cot?
Bed Bug Barrier says
Hi Natasha.
The Bed Bug Killer powder is safe to use on cots but it’s important to only place the dust in cracks and crevices where the bed bugs live.
Regards
Bed Bug Barrier Team
Zoe says
Hi there, do your bed bug mattress protectors work against fleas? Thanks, Zoe
Bed Bug Barrier says
Hi Zoe.
Our Bed Bug covers do not work against fleas. If you like a mattress cover that protects against fleas then you can buy our Dust Mite covers here https://www.bedbugbarrier.com.au/product/dust-mite-mattress-covers/
Regards
Bed Bug Barrier
Adrian says
Do the dust mite mattress covers protect against bed bugs?
Bed Bug Barrier says
Hi Adrian. Yes our Dust Mite covers protect against Bed Bugs, Dust Mites, Scabies, Carpet Beetles, Incontinence and Fleas