What Bed Bugs Hate: Essential Oils and Repellents

Bed bugs bugging your Montreal home? These pests hate certain smells, heat, and dry vibes—but don’t fall for hype. In 2025, Montreal’s infestation surge (40x since 2005) pushes DIY repellents into spotlight. Here’s what works—and what’s just noise—for your North Shore or South Shore pad.

Essential Oils: Smell ‘Em Out

• Lavender, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Eucalyptus: Strong scents repel for 24-48 hours—20-40% activity drop. Mix 5-10 drops in water, spray seams, reapply daily.
• Catch: No egg kill—scatters adults, delays fight. X users swear by lavender, but pros say it’s a band-aid.

Heat & Desiccation: Their Kryptonite

• Heat: >120°F (49°C) zaps all stages—steam cleaners or dryers work.
• Desiccants: Diatomaceous earth dries ‘em out—thin layer in cracks. Takes weeks, no resistance.
• Cold: <0°C (32°F) for 2+ weeks slows ‘em—freezer option for small items.

Montreal 2025 Trends

Tourism and curb furniture spike cases—Quebec City flags old sofas. Oils + heat combos gain buzz; HLM residents underreport—alert OMH.

"Peppermint repelled ‘em for a night—steam finished the job!" — Marie T., Longueuil

Limits of Repellents

Oils delay, don’t destroy. Heat’s the real deal—pair with pros for full wipeout.

Ready to Repel & Remove?

Kick ‘em out with these tricks, but for total victory, Nova Thermique offers one-shot, chemical-free heat treatment. We cover Montreal, North Shore, and South Shore.

Qualify in under 60 seconds. Start now! https://www.novathermique.ca/en/contact or call 438-270-1762. Bugs gone today!