How is Dettol used to kill bed bugs?

Dettol is a product designed for cleaning and killing bacteria. It would not be labeled for use to control bed bugs, It could most likely kill them in time if the bed bugs come in contact with the area treated. read more

Dettol is a product designed for cleaning and killing bacteria. It would not be labeled for use to control bed bugs, It could most likely kill them in time if the bed bugs come in contact with the area treated. But because of the nature of a bed bug they are located in tight cracks and crevices and out of the way places. read more

So we used to kill them with hands. But one day my husband came with a news that Dettol liquid can be used as a bed . bug killer. One of his friends told him about this. He immediately purchased a spray bottle and filled it with DETTOL antiseptic liquid and some water and started spraying on bugs. My god you believe or not . they died on the spot. read more

Dettol would likely fall into this class. Contact killers are useful in the fight against BB, but with limits. They will only kill bugs that you hit directly. They will not kill bugs that come out later to the surface you sprayed (residual) and it will likely not kill eggs (ovicidal). read more