Identify infested areas
Strip bedding and seal in plastic bags
Wash bedding, clothes, and fabrics on hot
Dry items on the highest heat setting
Vacuum mattresses, bed frames, baseboards, carpets, and furniture
Dispose of vacuum contents in a sealed bag outside
Steam-treat seams, cracks, and crevices
Reduce clutter around the bed and room
Encase mattress and box spring in bed bug-proof covers
Seal cracks and gaps in walls, floors, and furniture
Move bed away from walls and keep bedding off the floor
Use bed bug interceptors under bed legs
Apply EPA-registered bed bug treatments as directed
Repeat treatments and inspections regularly
Call a licensed pest control professional for severe infestations