Are you currently dealing with bed bugs or afraid that you might already have them at home?
LetThe Home Depotteach you how to detect, treat, and prevent these insects with these steps.
The bites are similar to a mosquito bite.
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Place them in a sealable plastic bag, while still in the infected room.
If you are getting rid of them, dispose of the bags outside your home.
Do you have an item in cardboard?
Place them in plastic boxes instead as they can hide inside cardboard.
Set your washing machine on its hot water cycle and dry the load at the hottest temperature.
Once done, immediately remove the vacuum bag or bagless container.
Seal it in a plastic bag and dispose of it.
This will not only kill adult bed bugs but also their unhatched eggs.
It can reach into rugs, window treatments, and all areas where they hide.
Use only one fogger in a room and never put it in a confined area.
Before activating it, close all windows, and turn off the fan, and heating and cooling systems.
If a closet is infested, leave the door open.
Close all open flames, including pilot lights and unplug appliances that cycle on and off.
Place it in the center of the room and activate it.
Leave the room immediately and wrap up the door.
check that not to enter the room until 2 hours after the treatment is completed.
Immediately launch the windows, and turn on ventilation systems.
Allow the room to air out for two hours.
Use powder for tighter spaces.
For smaller areas, use spray bottles.
Lay out new traps to confirm there are no bed bugs left.
