If you have a bed bug infestation or if you or your family has been bitten by bed
bugs, the NJDHSS recommends that you consult with a licensed, professional
pest control company. Some of the things you can do yourself, include:
• When it is colder than 25 degrees F, place mattresses and furniture
outside for several hours to kill bed bugs. Temperatures below 25
degrees F will freeze and kill bed bugs.
• Wash all bedding, draperies and clothing in hot water on a regular basis.
• Vacuum and steam-clean carpets.
• Use insecticides to get rid of bed bugs that are hiding in walls and other
large objects. (Choose insecticides with "pyrethrins" as an active
ingredient on the label. Only use insecticides labeled for household use
because some insecticides can damage or stain your furniture, wallpaper,
etc. Use care when applying insecticides, especially around children, the
elderly, immuno-compromised people, and anyone else who may be
sensitive to insecticides. Always follow label directions carefully.)
Bed bugs can be difficult to get rid of because they hide so well. If two weeks
have passed since you first tried to rid your home of bed bugs and you still notice
signs of bed bugs, repeat the above steps. For heavy infestations contact a pest
control service.
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