Wash bedding, clothing, and fabric items in hot water and dry on the highest heat setting
Vacuum mattresses, bed frames, baseboards, carpets, and furniture thoroughly
Seal and dispose of vacuum contents immediately in a sealed bag
Reduce clutter to remove hiding places
Encase mattresses and box springs in bedbug-proof covers
Use a steam cleaner on seams, cracks, and crevices
Apply residual insecticides labeled for bedbugs according to the product instructions
Treat cracks, wall voids, and furniture joints where bedbugs hide
Use silica gel or diatomaceous earth labeled for bedbugs in targeted areas
Isolate infested items in sealed bags or containers
Freeze small infested items if the temperature and duration are sufficient
Inspect and treat adjoining rooms and sleeping areas
Repeat treatments regularly to catch newly hatched bedbugs
Hire a licensed pest control professional for severe infestations