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Bed bugs arent the easiest to identify.
They mostly hide during the day and come out at night like many other pests.
So, how do you know if the intruder is actually a bed bug?
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Bed bugs are visible to the naked eye.
Rubbing alcohol, diatomaceous earth, and steam will kill the bed bugs on contact.
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If you don’t find any other bugs, wait a few days and check again.
Stay alert for bites or other signs.
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