Experts say that baking soda does not kill bed bugs and share other more effective solutions for eliminating the pest ...

Before spraying, remove the bedding from the mattress. Transfer anything that can be machine washed to a hot cycle (at least 140 degrees F), as heat is an effective method for killing bed bugs.

3 household objects to get rid of bed bugs 1. The freezer Why it works: Freezing can be an effective method for killing bed bugs and the freezer is the most accessible source of low temperatures.

Bleach has been suggested as a potential solution for bed bug infestations, but according to pest control professionals, it won't get rid of the whole colony.

With a "huge surge" of bed bugs, how can you protect yourself against a, infestation, and how do you get rid of them?

The Omaha Housing Authority plans to create heat treatment rooms to kill bedbugs in residents' furniture and other possessions, the head of the agency told the Omaha City Council Tuesday.