Do I need to throw out my mattress if I have bed bugs?
Usually not. Mattresses can be treated and then sealed in a bed bug encasement. Throwing furniture out can spread bed bugs to other places on the way.
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Usually not. Mattresses can be treated and then sealed in a bed bug encasement. Throwing furniture out can spread bed bugs to other places on the way.
What to know
- Ask the pest pro before removing anything.
- Encasements trap any bugs left inside.
- If discarding, wrap and label it first.
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