This document is not final and is subject to change.
Small electronic or battery, digital, including defibrillator, EKG monitor, insulin pump
Inspection
Check inside battery compartment and gaps and crevices. Inspection may be hindered
if equipment cannot be opened, except by a service technician. (Learn more about inspection).
Preferred Control Method
Isolation
If possible, store inside an airtight plastic bag or bin for six months. (Learn more about isolation).
Other Control Options
Vacuum
Micro attachments for vacuum cleaners may be used to remove visible bugs, but caution is needed to not damage the item. This technique may be used in combination with a hair dryer. (Learn more about vacuuming).
Heat
Hair dryer. Use the 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. Most electronic devices can withstand some heat. Check the owner’s manual or call the manufacturer to confirm that the unit can withstand heat. (Learn more about heat).
Freeze
Some companies offer Cryonite treatment, which is CO2 gas that freezes on contact.
This is recommended for electronics. (Learn more about freezing).
Not Recommended - Hand wash, Steam, Desiccant dust
Updated 5/23/2025