Putting clothes on hangers does not make them inaccessible to bed bugs. A closet rod may keep clothing off the floor, but it does not create the kind of physical […]

Bed bugs can end up in a car and survive there. They are most likely to be introduced when an infested item, such as luggage, clothing, a bag, bedding, or […]

A suitcase doesn’t have to be thrown away because bed bugs got into it. Luggage can usually be inspected, cleaned, contained, and treated, but the right method depends on its […]

Diatomaceous earth can kill bed bugs, but the type of product and the way it is applied matter enormously. It is a slow-acting desiccant rather than an instant contact killer, […]

A kitchen cupboard contains plenty of substances that can injure an insect on direct contact. That does not make them useful bed bug treatments. Home remedies for bed bugs range […]

Steamers can kill bed bugs and their eggs when used correctly. The EPA recommends steam at a temperature of at least 130°F (54°C), while cautioning against forceful airflow that can […]

Cold can kill bed bugs, but ordinary winter weather isn’t automatically cold enough to eliminate them. Both temperature and exposure time matter, and the cold has to reach the bed […]

Bed bugs can live on and around an air mattress. An inflatable mattress has fewer obvious hiding places than a conventional upholstered mattress, but sleeping on one doesn’t protect you […]

Bed bugs can survive some washing conditions, so putting infested clothing through an ordinary wash cycle doesn’t guarantee that every bug and egg will die. Hot washing can work, but […]

A hot car can potentially kill bed bugs, but simply parking an infested vehicle in the sun doesn’t guarantee that every bed bug and egg inside will die. A closed […]