Bed bugs are very difficult to kill, they're not your typical insect problems.
They can live without eating for a year.
Although there are a lot of commercially available methods to kill these critters, some people still prefer to eliminate them naturally.
If you are dealing with a mild infestation, there's no need for you to call professional exterminators yet.
As long as you have enough knowledge and understanding about these pests life cycle and habits then you can use natural methods to treat bed bugs naturally.
One way to treat bed bugs is to use heat.
They don't like heat and they cannot survive with temperature higher than 110F.
Wash your clothes, linens and bed sheets in hot water and use the same temperature in the dryer (120F minimum).
If you don't want to use the dryer and it's hot outside then take advantage of it.
Hang your clothes, linens and bed sheets on the clothesline for 3 to 4 hours.
Steam cleaning is also another heat method that can kill bugs instantly.
Go over the surfaces slowly and make sure you don't miss the curtains and drapes.
Another way to treat bed bugs naturally is by spraying neem oil over the infested areas.
Neem oil comes from the leaves and bark of Neem tree.
You can spray it on the mattress and bedding and you don't have to worry about any chemicals or toxins that you would inhale.
As a matter of fact, neem oil has been approved by the FDA in the manufacture of certain mattresses.
It does not only kill bed bugs but head lice as well.
Black walnut tea is another treatment for bugs that is recommended by the United States National Park Service.
It can be used as an insecticide.
You can also use the dried tea in your closet and under the bed to keep bugs at bay.