Confirm the infestation by checking mattress seams, bed frame joints, headboard cracks, baseboards, and nearby furniture
Strip bedding and seal it in plastic bags
Wash bedding, clothing, and washable fabrics in hot water
Dry items on the highest heat setting for at least 30 minutes
Vacuum mattresses, bed frames, carpets, baseboards, and furniture thoroughly
Empty the vacuum into a sealed bag and remove it from the home immediately
Use a steam cleaner on mattresses, furniture, cracks, and crevices
Encase mattresses and box springs in bedbug-proof covers
Reduce clutter to eliminate hiding places
Seal cracks and gaps in walls, floors, baseboards, and furniture
Place bed legs in interceptor traps
Move beds away from walls and keep bedding from touching the floor
Use approved bedbug insecticides only as directed on the label
Repeat cleaning and treatment steps regularly
Inspect adjacent rooms and shared walls for spread
Dispose of heavily infested items if they cannot be treated
Contact a licensed pest control professional for severe infestations
Continue monitoring for several weeks after treatment