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Bed Bugs

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    • Khayraadka dhiqlaha Af-soomaaliga
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Bed bug control—step by step!

  1. Inspection (pdf)
  2. Get rid of junk (pdf)
  3. Vacuum (pdf)
  4. Sanitize (pdf)
  5. Heat treat everything that’s safe to wash (pdf)
  6. Make your bed an island (pdf)
  7. How to get rid of a mattress with bed bugs (pdf)

Other visual guides

  • Dealing with Bed Bugs in Multifamily Housing (pdf)
  • Tips for Travelers (pdf)

Other Bed Bug Resources

  • Bed Bugs Are Back—An IPM Answer (pdf)
  • Tips to Avoid Getting and Spreading Bed Bugs (pdf)

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  • موارد بق الفراش باللغة العربية (Arabic)
  • Khayraadka dhiqlaha Af-soomaaliga (Somali)
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