DRAFT
This document is not final and is subject to change.
This document is not final and is subject to change.
Plates, bowls, cups, silverware, mixing bowls, trays, bake ware, etc.
Inspection
Bed bugs are unlikely to be found in kitchens except in extreme infestations. In these settings, bugs can hide between stacked items and within folded edges of cookware. (Learn more about inspection).
Preferred Control Method
Hand Wash
Hand wash or place in dishwasher on hottest setting. (Learn more about hand wash).
Other Control Options
Isolation
Store inside an airtight plastic bag or bin for six months. (Learn more about isolation).
Heat
Space heating will be sufficient to treat dishes for bed bugs, when being used for the whole house. (Learn more about heat).
Not Recommended - Vacuum, Steam, Freeze, Desiccant dust
Updated 5/22/2025