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Hi, I’m Christopher Sablich, Service Center Manager from the Ehrlich office in Binghamton, New York. I’ve been providing pest control services for our customers for 21 years.
Often, I’ve been asked the question: Will rubbing alcohol kill bed bugs? The answer is yes and no. Yes, rubbing alcohol does kill bed bugs. But no, it will not eliminate a colony. Rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly. It kills the insect only on contact by desiccation. A vacuum cleaner might be a better solution for a small bed bug issue. There is no residue in either case. But a vacuum cleaner is not as dangerous as spraying rubbing alcohol over your furniture.
I would recommend having an inspection done by Ehrlich. We will provide you with a comprehensive program that includes professional products. Bed bugs don’t need to be living in your home. We recommend you call Ehrlich.
While rubbing alcohol can kill bed bugs on contact through desiccation, it evaporates quickly and will not eliminate an entire colony. Ehrlich technician Christopher Sablich talks through some alternative methods to help with bed bugs.
For a comprehensive bed bug treatment program using professional products, contact Ehrlich for an inspection.