There are several ways to kill bed bugs, including non-chemical and chemical methods. Non-chemical methods include using high heat or extreme cold to kill bed bugs, using desiccants to dry them out, and vacuuming to remove them from surfaces
. Chemical methods include using pesticides that are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and are marked for use on bed bugs. The most common compounds used to control bed bugs are pyrethrins and pyrethroids, which are lethal to bed bugs and can flush them out of their hiding places and kill them. However, some bed bugs have become resistant to these chemicals
. Other chemical methods include using insect growth regulators, neonicotinoids, and desiccants
. It is important to use these chemicals safely and according to the instructions on the label. Bed bombs and foggers can also kill bed bugs instantly, but they can be highly toxic to both pets and people and should be used with caution
