Bed Bugs can survive 120 degrees for several days - Nevada Health Department

According to the Sounthern Nevada Health Department, bed bugs can survive in temperatures as high as 120 degrees F for several days dispelling the myth that the average person can eliminate bed bugs themselves.

When dealing with a bed bug infestation, you must properly launder your clothing and bedding to insure that every single insect is eliminated.
The average home dryer will not maintain temperatures high enough to eliminate bed bugs!
A specialized commercial dryer is necessary to insure that all bed bugs are eliminated from clothing and bedding.

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