Bed bugs may be tiny, but they have big survival skills—and moisture helps them thrive lay eggs and reproduce. Here’s why dropping humidity matters:

✅ Moisture Protects Bed Bugs From Drying Out
Their bodies are designed to resist desiccation. That’s a fancy way of saying they don’t shrivel up easily when your home is humid. Lower the moisture, and their odds of survival plummet.

✅ Steaming Makes Bed Bugs Cheer
Sure, a well-timed steam treatment can kill some on contact—but guess what? Excess moisture can make everything damp and cozy for the survivors. It’s like giving them a sauna retreat between feeding sessions.

✅ Desiccant Dusts Need Dry Conditions to Work
A full 40% of your treatment success comes from desiccant dusts. These magical powders cling to bed bugs’ waxy exoskeletons and dehydrate them faster than you can say, “Out you go!” But if everything is damp, the dust clumps up, loses effectiveness, and basically turns into bed bug bath powder.

Let’s be honest—bed bugs are the uninvited guests nobody wants. But if you’re trying to evict these blood-sucking squatters, you might be accidentally giving them the spa treatment they’ve always dreamed of.

You see, all insects love moisture. Just like humans can’t live without water, neither can your six-legged roommates. And when you crank up the humidity or steam your mattress in a last-ditch attempt to “cook them,” you’re actually making them very, very happy (even though, yes, their little behinds get quite toasty).

Here’s where dry desiccant dust becomes your best friend and their worst nightmare:

✅ Inside clock radios (where they hide between beeping at you)
✅ Behind picture frames (because they love fine art)
✅ Inside electrical outlets (yes, seriously)
✅ Deep in baseboard cracks and crevices

Unlike sprays, dusts won’t fry your electronics or warp your walls. Just remember: Dry conditions are key.

Aside from controlling moisture, you can ruin their day in other ways:

✅ Declutter Like You’re Moving Out Tomorrow
Less clutter = fewer places to hide and multiply.

✅ Vacuum Often (and Empty It Outside)
Because nothing says “I love my home” like hoovering up freeloaders.

✅ Wash Bed Clothes Frequently
High heat and dry air will send them packing.

✅ Seal Cracks and Crevices
If they can’t get in, they can’t make themselves comfortable.

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Does steaming kill bed bugs?

Yes, but only on contact. Excess steam creates moisture that bed bugs love, and it can reduce the effectiveness of dust treatments.

Why do bed bugs need moisture?

Like all insects, they need some humidity to stay alive and prevent dehydration.

What are desiccant dusts?

Desiccant dusts (like diatomaceous earth) destroy the waxy outer layer of bed bugs, causing them to dry out and die.

Can I just use dust without reducing moisture?

You can try, but damp conditions will turn dust into clumpy mess. For the best results, keep everything as dry as possible.

How often should I vacuum and wash bedding?

Vacuum daily during treatment and wash bedding every few days on high heat.

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