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Bed Bug Eradication Checklist

A Checklist for the Eradication of Bed Bugs

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Bed Bug Eradication Checklist

A Checklist for the Eradication of Bed Bugs

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Darin Walker
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Bed Bug Eradication Checklist

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A Checklist for the Eradication of Bed Bugs

Phase 1 – Immediate Containment (Day 1–2)


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[ ] Declutter carefully; bag clothing/bedding immediately.
[ ] Isolate the bed 6 inches from walls.
[ ] Remove and bag all bedding for treatment.
[ ] Install bed bug interceptors under each bed leg.
[ ] Mark infested zones (mattress seams, furniture cracks, baseboards).

Phase 2 – Kill Existing Bugs (Day 2–7)


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[ ] Wash all bedding/clothes in hot water (≥120°F).
[ ] Dry on high heat for 30 minutes minimum.
[ ] Steam mattresses, box springs, furniture seams, and baseboards (≥200°F).
[ ] Vacuum with HEPA filter; dispose of bag immediately.
[ ] Use a portable heat chamber for delicate items.

Phase 3 – Apply Residual Protection (Week 1–2)


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[ ] Lightly dust diatomaceous earth or silica dust along baseboards, behind
outlets, and inside bed frame joints.
[ ] Apply EPA-approved bed bug-specific spray to cracks/crevices (not bedding).

Phase 4 – Sealing & Starvation (Week 2–4)


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[ ] Install mattress and box spring encasements (keep sealed for at least 1 year).
[ ] Seal cracks in walls, floors, and furniture.

Phase 5 – Monitoring & Follow-Up (Month 1–3)


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[ ] Check bed bug interceptors weekly and record results.
[ ] Reapply dust if disturbed.
[ ] Repeat steaming/vacuuming every 7–10 days for at least 6 weeks.

Phase 6 – Long-Term Prevention


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[ ] Avoid second-hand furniture unless heat-treated and inspected.
[ ] Use interceptors permanently on beds and couches.
[ ] Inspect luggage after travel; heat-treat contents before bringing inside.
[ ] Minimize clutter in sleeping areas.

Author Bio
Darin Walker is a researcher and writer focused on pest behavior, growth cycles,
and eradication methods, with a particular emphasis on bed bugs. His goal is to
make scientific information accessible in plain, easy-to-understand language so
that everyday people can better protect their homes and health.

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© 2025 Darin Walker. All rights reserved.
No part of this work may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by
any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without
prior written permission from the author.

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