The bloody bugs, known as Cimex lectularius, are small wingless insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals. The adult is oval and has a reddish brown color.
The upper surface of his body has a wrinkled appearance and ranges from 1/4 to 3/8 inches. His body is covered with short golden hair, and his head is wide with a pair of prominent compound cone-shaped eyes.
The insect has 2 antennas, segmented into 4 parts. It has a weak flexible beak, similar to a piercer. It has 6 well developed legs and simple claws to climb rough surfaces.
It is very difficult to kill bedbugs, therefore, a number of procedures are used to treat invasion, one of which is steam and heat treatment.
Steam treatment
Steam treatment using a portable steam engine is effective, but time consuming. You must place the nozzle directly above the affected surface and move it at a speed of 30 cm every 1-15 seconds. The quality of steam is critical. The machine should produce steam with low steam flow and high temperature.
The recommended setting is dry steam with a humidity of less than 5% at 94 ° C at high pressure. Low steam output prevails when the treated surface becomes very wet. The machine must provide a minimum temperature of 60 ° C (140 ° C).
A steamer must contain at least 50 ounces of water - enough for extended use within an hour. After treatment, the treated surface should register at least 70 ° C - 80 ° C on an infrared digital thermometer.
Keep the steam flow rate at a minimum. Use a suitable nozzle to avoid spreading problems with the crowbar. Vacuum all broken bugs after applying the treatment. The surfaces you need to cover determine the length of time it takes.
It takes at least 1 hour to install the machine and clean the mattress alone. Add extra time for plush furniture, carpets, rugs and other suitable surfaces.
Benefits
a. When used correctly, steam kills errors at all stages of the life cycle.
b. The steam washes them out of the harbor.
from. Steam in combination with other treatments can reduce a significant portion of the population.
e. Steam can reach areas that the vacuum cannot reach.
e. Steam treatment is a cheap effective way to kill bedbugs.
disadvantages
a. Steam treatment requires patience.
b. For effective results, steam must be applied slowly and close to the affected items.
from. Steam treatment is a continuous process. Taking breaks between treatments gives pests time to escape.
e. Steam treatment alone cannot eliminate the bedbug population.
e. Treatment has no residual effect, and there is no guarantee against reinfection.
e. Steam cannot penetrate the mattress and other materials.
The treatment is not suitable for each surface.
hour Steam can damage wood, electronic devices, paper and other water sensitive objects.
I. Sometimes the treatment must be applied several times to get the desired results.
k. If used improperly, steam can remove residual pesticides in the treated area. A towel over the nozzle can prevent the release of steam pressure and delays steam accelerating to kill bedbugs.
Steam is not a magic bullet to solve a problem with a bed bug. You must combine it with other treatments to kill pests. If you decide to use a drier, wait until the roof surface is dry before applying the powder.
Good use of the mattress after the application of steam treatment.
Health and safety issues
Steam requires a minimum temperature of 60 ° C. This creates a strong heat. Mold contributions to moisture. And using a pesticide in an area that has just been treated with steam can be dangerous for passengers in the house.
