40 How to get bed bugs out of mattress (all types)

Other Control Options

Inspection

This is a critical step. (See here for instructions).

Isolation

Mattress encasements and pitfall traps are the best options. (Learn more about isolation).

Vacuum

Use the crevice tool to vacuum live bed bugs and eggs from mattresses. (Learn more about vacuuming).

Heat

Hair dryer or space heating. Run the hair dryer along seams and piping, and between folds to kill bed bugs and eggs. Space heating is effective for large furniture. (Learn more about heat).

Steam

Steam piping and seams where bed bugs and eggs are found. Slow and thorough treatments are most effective. (Learn more about steam).