Bedbugs are notoriously persistent pests, but nature offers a simple and effective solution that’s likely already in your kitchen or garden. This method is safe, inexpensive, and can help reduce infestations quickly.

The Secret Ingredient: Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth (food-grade) is a fine powder made from fossilized aquatic organisms called diatoms. It’s non-toxic to humans and pets but lethal to bedbugs. The tiny, abrasive particles pierce the exoskeleton of insects, causing them to dehydrate and die.

How to Use It

Identify Infested Areas
Check mattress seams, bed frames, baseboards, carpets, and cracks in furniture.

Apply the Powder
Lightly sprinkle diatomaceous earth along all suspected bedbug paths and hiding spots. Use a brush or duster for even distribution. Avoid creating thick piles—it works best as a thin layer.

Treat the Mattress
Lift your mattress and carefully dust the seams, edges, and under the bed with diatomaceous earth.

Sprinkle Around the Room
Apply a thin line along baseboards, behind furniture, and in corners where bedbugs may travel.

Leave It to Work