To prevent bed bugs, inspect used furniture, clothing or beds before bringing into house. Be cautious when putting belongings down in not well kept hotels or homes.
Detect bed bugs by looking for live bugs, blood and fecal stains on sheets, mattress seams, crevices, folds, and furniture.
Remove by washing all bedding and clothing in hot water and dry on high heat to kill bugs and eggs.
Vacuum mattresses, furniture, and surrounding floor areas thoroughly to remove bed bugs, and dispose of vacuum bag immediately outside.
Apply residual insecticide sprays or powders in cracks, crevices, baseboards, and around beds.
Use heat treatment or steamers to kill bugs and eggs on furniture, carpets, and hard to reach areas. Temperature must reach 120°F.
Seal cracks and crevices where bugs can hide with caulk and sealants.
Encase mattresses and box springs in bed bug proof covers to trap bugs inside. Leave on for at least a year.
Treat surrounding rooms and spaces near the infested areas to halt spreading.
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