Remove all items from under beds and in closets. Bag these items in clear plastic to prevent bugs from spreading to other rooms. 2. High-Heat Treatment (The Most Effective Killer)
For severe infestations, professional exterminators use specialized equipment to raise the entire home's temperature to 135–145°F for several hours. 3. Starvation and Monitoring Do-it-yourself Bed Bug Control | US EPA
Wash all bedding, clothing, and curtains in hot water (at least 120°F) and dry on high heat for at least 30 minutes .
Heat is often considered the best way to kill bed bugs at all life stages, including eggs.
Remove all items from under beds and in closets. Bag these items in clear plastic to prevent bugs from spreading to other rooms. 2. High-Heat Treatment (The Most Effective Killer)
For severe infestations, professional exterminators use specialized equipment to raise the entire home's temperature to 135–145°F for several hours. 3. Starvation and Monitoring Do-it-yourself Bed Bug Control | US EPA
Wash all bedding, clothing, and curtains in hot water (at least 120°F) and dry on high heat for at least 30 minutes .
Heat is often considered the best way to kill bed bugs at all life stages, including eggs.