Diatomaceous earth use for bed bugs
Diatomaceous earth is used by bed bug control professionals as one tool among many, but the best recourse is professional help. If you have an home owner's association or are renting, they should be alerted and have funds to cover some of the costs. 

TALK TO A BEG BUG PROFESSIONAL. Initial consultations are usually free.

Otherwise, additional basic starting tools are:


Mattress &amp; box encasements (critical to install properly and watch for tears)
Traps for your bed frame legs
Spray bottle of 92% alcohol to kill bugs/eggs
Heat. 


Laundering will kill bugs guaranteed
Put your items in a tightly tied garbage bag, leave in your car for an entire day in the summer sun (goal: a few hours of 120+ degrees F).



TALK TO A BEG BUG PROFESSIONAL. Initial consultations are usually free.