1. Clean the Area: Vacuum mattresses, furniture, and carpets. Dispose of the vacuum bag.
2. Apply DE: Sprinkle DE around bed frames, furniture, cracks, and baseboards.
3. Let It Sit: Leave for 5–7 days without disturbing.
4. Vacuum & Reapply: Vacuum up DE and dead bugs. Reapply every 7–10 days until bed bugs are gone.

Cloves for Bed Bugs
Cloves may deter some pests, but there’s no strong evidence they affect bed bugs. Use clove sachets or oil for general pest control, but rely on proven methods like DE for bed bug infestations.