how do i get bed bugs out of things i cant throw in the washer?

Question

like leather jackets, other jackets, things like that?

thanks :)

Answer 1

drop them at an Orkin and have them fumigated. Gosh, I hope no one drops stuff filled with bugs at the dry cleaners....it could infest the clean clothes!

Answer 2

Control of bed bugs is best achieved by following an integrated pest management approach that involves multiple tactics, such as preventive measures, sanitation, and chemicals applied to targeted sites.

Bed bugs are challenging pests to control. They hide in many tiny places, so inspections and treatments must be thorough. In most cases, it will be prudent to enlist the services of a professional pest control firm. Experienced companies know where to look for bed bugs, and have an assortment of management tools at their disposal. Owners and occupants will need to assist the professional in important ways. Affording access for inspection and treatment is essential, and excess clutter should be removed. In some cases, infested mattresses and box springs will need to be discarded. Since bed bugs can disperse throughout a building, it also may be necessary to inspect adjoining rooms and apartments.

Bed bugs were treated years ago by wholesale spraying of pesticides. This practice is no longer permitted. Thoroughness is still important, but treatments today are generally more targeted and judicious. It often takes hours to properly inspect and treat a bed bug infestation, and follow-up visits are usually required.

Answer 3

bag them in airtight plastic bags for up to a month or throw them in the freezer for two weeks. ugh--sounds like a nitemare!!

Answer 4

Take them to the dry cleaners!

Answer 5

use the hose from your vacuum and vacuum the little suckers out.