DRAFT
This document is not final and is subject to change.
This document is not final and is subject to change.
Small area rugs
Inspection
Look closely at rug edges and tag. (Learn more about inspection).
Preferred Control Method
Heat
Clothes dryer, hair dyer, space heating. Follow instructions for clothes drying. (Learn more about heat).
Other Control Options
Isolation
Store inside an airtight plastic bag or bin for six months. (Learn more about isolation).
Vacuum
Use the beater brush to pick up stray bed bugs. Vacuum both sides. (Learn more about vacuuming).
Not Recommended - Hand wash, Steam, Freeze, Desiccant dust
Updated 5/23/2025