DRAFT
This document is not final and is subject to change.
This document is not final and is subject to change.
All washable clothes (for non-washable, use dry cleaning)
Inspection
Bed bugs can be found in any clothing fold, but are especially attracted to areas with human scents from sweat, such as socks and armpits on shirts. (Learn more about inspection).
Other Control Options
Isolation
Store inside an airtight plastic bag or bin for six months to kill bed bugs. If items are treated by heat first, they can be isolated in bags or bins to prevent reinfestation. (Learn more about isolation).
Heat
Clothes dryer, iron, heat chamber. (Learn more about heat)
Not Recommended - Hand wash or machine wash, Vacuum, Freeze, Steam, Desiccant dust
Update 5/22/2025