Getting Rid Of Bed BugsGetting rid of bed bugs can seem like a daunting task. The only sure way to kill all of them is heat. They are immune to most chemical means of extermination. An infestation can be identified by bite wounds on the sleeper. Pulling back the covers and examining the mattress seams will reveal black flecks and moving spots about the size of an apple seed. The moving spots are bed bugs. The black spots are the bug's waste after feeding on human blood. They can be found on the back of curtains, under sofa cushions and other dark spaces.The best way to avoid an infestation is to avoid bring a bug home in the first place. A single bug can be picked up on clothing at a movie theatre, home, business, hotel room or anywhere they are present.The first step is to thoroughly clean your home every day. Vacuum the floor, baseboards, mattress, box springs, sofa and chair cushions and the curtains every day. Inspect and clean or vacuum the dresser drawers as well. Empty the vacuum cleaner bag or canister into a plastic bag and tie securely. Dispose of the bag into a trash container outside. Do this until no bugs are seen.Encase your mattress in a bed bug bag. Cover the zipper securely with Duct Tape. Wash clothing, linens and drapes. Dry in the hottest temperature the fabrics can tolerate. IF the drapes are dry clean only, locate a dry cleaner that will use a process involving at least 120 of heat.Move your bed away from the wall. Ensure none of your linen touches the floor. Place the bed's legs in bowls of soapy or borax infused water. If water will damage the bed's legs, do not use this step. Wrapping the bed legs in double stick tape may also keep bugs from climbing up to your bed.You may need to hire a professional extermination company. The exterminator will set heaters and fans in every room in the house. All pets, plants and people will be out of the house when they are turned on. Anything that will be damaged by the heat is also removed. The house will be heated to 135 for at least an hour. It can take up to three visits to kill all of the bugs. Check with your homeowner's or renter's insurance to see if the process is covered.