This document is not final and is subject to change.
Alarm clock, radio, speakers, power tools, kitchen
Inspection
Look for fecal stains adjacent to crevices. Lift appliance and examine underside for bed
bugs and feces.
Preferred Control Method
Isolation
Store inside an airtight plastic bag or bin for six months. (Learn more about isolation)
Other Control Options
Hand Wash
Unplug device, then wash the exterior and removable parts where possible. Do not
wash any electronic parts. (Learn more about hand wash)
Vacuum
Unplug item, then vacuum at gaps and crevices. Use caution to avoid damaging critical
elements of the device. (Learn more about vacuuming)
Heat
Hair dryer or space heater. With the device unplugged, a hair dryer can be used to
push heat inside the appliance to kill or chase bed bugs out. Perform this task outdoors, on a white sheet, or in a bathtub so wandering bed bugs can be killed. Most electronic devices can withstand some heat. Check the owner’s manual or call the manufacturer to confirm that the unit can withstand heat. (Learn more about heat)
Throw away
If the item is old and infestation is bad (bed bugs are visible on the appliance) just
discard it.
Not Recommended - Steam, Freeze, Desiccant dust
Update 5/22/2025