Electronics and Bed Bugs
Alana Korol
June 14, 2018
Just when you thought you had a handle on bed bugs and where they reside, we throw you a curveball.
As we have stated, bed bugs love warm, dark, small hiding places. Do you know what else besides your bed has all those qualities? That's right, your electronic devices. Computers, mice, phones, remote controllers, televisions, and keyboards. Yes, these devices have minor entry points, but as you know, bed bugs are tiny apple-seed-sized insects that can wiggle their little bodies in.
Electronics are not the number one go-to for bed bugs. Still, if you have an infestation and these items are near your bed, like the bedside table or chair, then bingo, they could have moseyed over to the warmth of the computer. Unlike your body, you won't stop working because of a bed bug issue. The electronics have wiring and control boards, and fecal matter and discarded exoskeletons will clog up your devices and stop them from working.
Unfortunately, removing them from electronics is more complex than your bedding. You can't wash or steam them, and you certainly cannot spray them with bug spray or powder them with diatomaceous earth. Heating the items is risky and could cause more problems than it fixes.
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