DRAFT
This document is not final and is subject to change.
This document is not final and is subject to change.
Frames for art, photographs, posters and mirrors, religious items
Inspection
Pay attention to corners, gaps and hooks. (Learn more about inspection).
Preferred Control Method
Isolation
Store inside an airtight plastic bag or bin for six months. (Learn more about isolation).
Other Control Options
Hand Wash
Take care not to damage wood finishes. (Learn more about hand wash).
Vacuum
Use crevice tool or micro attachments for frames. (Learn more about vacuuming).
Heat
Hair dryer. Blow hot air into cracks and crevices to flush bed bugs, and use the crevice tool on a vacuum cleaner to suck them up. Good option if space heating technique is being used for other items. (Learn more about heat).
Not Recommended - Steam, Freeze, Desiccant dust
Updated 5/23/2025