DRAFT
This document is not final and is subject to change.
This document is not final and is subject to change.
including fancy, boots, heels, sneakers, tennis shoes, sport shoes
Other Control Method Options
Isolation
Store inside an airtight plastic bag or bin for six months. (Learn more about isolation).
Hand Wash
Soles can be washed by hand, but suede and other delicate materials can be damaged
by soapy water. (Learn more about hand wash).
Vacuum
Use if bed bugs are visible on the shoes. (Learn more about vacuuming).
Heat
Clothes dryer, hair dryer, space heating. Place in mesh bag and hang on the inside of the dryer door. Close the door and let the dryer run without other items inside. Use a hair dryer to heat shoes quickly, but do so in an enclosed space to contain bed bugs. (Learn more about heat).
Not Recommended - Steam, Freeze, Desiccant dusts
Updated 5/23/2025