DRAFT
This document is not final and is subject to change.
This document is not final and is subject to change.
Comb or other hair styling tools
Inspection
Hollow brushes may harbor bed bugs internally. Look for any parts of the brush that might allow bugs to enter a hollow space. (Learn more about inspection).
Preferred Control Method
Heat
Hair dryer or space heating. Systematically treat all sides of the item and internal areas to ensure a lethal temperature has been reached. (Learn more about heat).
Other Control Options
Isolation
Store inside an airtight plastic bag or bin for six months. (Learn more about isolation)
Hand Wash
Wood-handled tools can be washed with warm soapy water, while hard plastic tools can be washed or submersed in warm soapy water for several days to kill bed bugs. (Learn more about hand wash).
Not Recommended - Vacuum, Steam, Freeze, Desiccant dust
Updated 5/22/2025