DRAFT
This document is not final and is subject to change.
This document is not final and is subject to change.
Rubber or plastic
Inspection
Lay the mat out flat and check edges. (Learn more about inspection).
Preferred Control Method
Heat
All types of heat (hair dryer, clothes dryer, and space heating) are effective. The best option for both mat and case is to treat items in a clothes dryer. (Learn more about heat).
Isolation
Store inside an airtight plastic bag or bin for six months. (Learn more about isolation).
Other Control Options
Hand Wash
Wash mat in a bathtub in case of stray bed bugs. (Learn more about hand wash).
Vacuum
May be useful to pick up stray bed bugs but will not remove bed bug eggs. (Learn more about vacuuming).
Not Recommended—Freeze, Desiccant dust
Updated 5/23/2025