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Public awareness is a significant factor in the bed bugs spread throughout the country. Education of staff and residents in multifamily housing regarding bed bug biology and behavior, and what actions to take, is an important component of any IPM effort. Usually, new bed bug infestations begin when people take infested articles home. If second-hand furniture is acquired, inspect it before bringing into buildings, especially beds or mattresses. Travelers can also transport bed bugs in luggage or on clothes. To avoid this, travelers should check behind headboards, under sheets, and in mattress seams and tufts at places where they stay. Also, they should inspect their luggage before carrying it back into their homes and wash and dry all clothes with hot water and hot air immediately upon return. If furniture is discarded due to bed bugs infestation, render it unusable before placing in a dumpster or landfill so that someone does not unknowingly bring infested items home.
Heat treatment is an effective and quick method to control bed bugs. Natural Solutions Plus heating service treats infested items or rooms using portable heaters and fans to control temperature. Recommendations for treatment efficacy is to heat the room to at least 140°F for two hours or 130°F for three hours. If humidity can be controlled, 20-30 percent humidity in combination with 130°F can kill eggs, nymphs, and adults in 30 minutes. The appropriate sealing of doors and windows improves treatment efficiency by preventing the escape of the heat and bed bugs.
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