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Angela Patrone & Nicola Roy

Three 'natural home remedies' to get rid of bed bugs and stop an infestation

An expert has revealed a few simple ways to get rid of a bed bug infestation in your home and prevent them from coming back.

The small insects rely on human and animal blood as their only source of food, but can survive for several months in between meals. A female can lay up to 500 eggs throughout her life, so infestations are unfortunately very common.

Since they reproduce so quickly, it's important to nip the problem in the bud before the eggs hatch. But if you've not managed to do this in time, there are some ways that you can get rid of the insects fast.

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