“Paraffin Darlie”: Lady Desperate for Solution Shows Bed Bugs Live in Action, SA Offers Advice

• A lady took to the socials to share the bed bug problem she was dealing with and asked how she could get rid of them
• Outside of her insect issues, the woman loves spending time in the kitchen and has several videos showing what she loves to make
• South Africans were quick to offer her the best solutions, with some suggesting sprays and things like paraffin
• Briefly News spoke to microbiologist Kavisha Naidoo regarding whether paraffin can kill bed bugs

A woman was deeply frustrated when she shared the bed bug infestation she had to deal with, and South Africans were eager to offer some help. She showed a clip of herself in her bedroom, holding up a bed sheet with tons of insects crawling about.

Paraffin to the rescue

Facebook user Bridget Muzhange Mhasvi shared the clip of her ordeal to her followers, who were quick to give her some solutions. The clip had a caption that read:

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"How do I get rid of this? I'm tired."

Many people suggested that she take her mattress outside and that she should soak it in paraffin. Others shared the different products they've bought.

Speaking to Briefly News writer, Nerissa Naidoo, Microbiology and Biotechnology graduate Kavisha Naidoo discussed whether paraffin can kill bed bugs. If yes, how and if not, why? She stated:

"Paraffin is not an effective or safe way to kill bed bugs. It’s highly flammable and releases toxic fumes that pose serious health and fire hazards. Bed bugs are resilient and tend to hide deep in furniture or fabrics, making surface applications of paraffin useless. Scientifically proven methods such as heat treatment, steam cleaning, or the use of regulated insecticides are far more effective. The key is to disrupt their life cycle, killing both adult bugs and their eggs, which paraffin cannot do."

See the video below:

Happy in the kitchen

Outside of looking for help, the lady loves spending time in the kitchen and with her loved ones. There are tons of clips of different meals she has prepared on her profile. Bridget once made a dish that included some pap, what appears to be spinach, and some cooked meat. Another clip she posted shows some stir-fried vegetables with a hearty serving of pap.

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When she's not doing what she does in the kitchen, the lady loves spending time with her family. Some clips show her interacting with her daughter and other family members.

South Africans were eager to offer Bridget some help.

Read the comments below:

Faniswa Tola said:

"Paraffin darlie, number one. We are sleeping peacefully."

FayFay Nkosi mentioned:

"If it doesn't go away after that maybe try iscitho. If not, then you should consult with someone."

Tina Kekana commented:

"Paraffin, take your mattress outside, pour it on your mattress, and then wash the beddings."

Refiloe Veronica shared:

"Use bicarbonate of soda sprinkle it on the mattress and sanitizer."

Sharon Mahlatse posted:

"Spray your bed with a lot of Doom, then wash your blankets. After washing them, spray them and rinse them again... You'll never go wrong 🤞"

KaMahlase Bhovungane said:

"I will advise you to throw that bed out. After that, mix paraffin and tinas, and spray the whole house. Wash your blankets using this mixture and put some Stasoft... And buy a new bed."

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Zaida Stegmann Jacobs mentioned:

"Bed bugs. Shame man, burn everything and run. Don't return."

More insect-related stories from Briefly News

• Briefly News previously reported that a pest control expert shared a shocking clip showing a cockroach-infested lounge furniture, and Mzansi was shocked by it.
• A woman shared the effective ways people can get rid of cockroaches, which interested South Africans who faced a similar problem.
• A lady shared the unconventional ways she gets rid of household flies by burning coffee beans on a stove.

Source: Briefly News