This document is not final and is subject to change.
Hollow tube (metal) or solid wood
Inspection
Pay special attention to where curtain rods rest on the bracket, and where the bracket attaches to the wall. Bed bugs may also be found inside hollow curtain rods or at the joints where two halves of long rods meet. (Learn more about inspection).
Other Control Options
Isolation
Store inside an airtight plastic bag or bin for six months. (Learn more about isolation).
Hand Wash
When dealing with a hollow (metal) rod, submerge the rod in hot soapy water. Scrub if you see eggs. (Learn more about hand wash)
Heat
Hair dryer or space heating. Use hair dryer to blow hot air into cracks and crevices to flush bed bugs, and use the crevice tool on a vacuum cleaner to suck them up. (Learn more about hand wash)
Not Recommended - Vacuum, Steam (impractical), Freeze, Desiccant dust
Update 5/22/2025