Question by tony120366@yahoo.com:
Do bed bugs live in washing machines?
I live in an apartment building there are 249 units.14 units have had problems with bed bugs.I’m scared to wash my clothes in our laundromat in the building
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Answer by Freedom
Seeing as the tenants take their dirty laundry there to wash it, they could be anywhere in the laundry room. I would not take a chance if I were you.
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The dryer will kill any bedbugs. Dry your clothing fold it and put it in bags. Your body is more at risk then your bedding in that room. When hungry the bugs will look for a host to eat off of. I suggest …until you are sure that the bedbugs are gone to be extra cautious of your clothing in and out of the laundry. There is no telling that the local public laundromat is any better.
Speak to the super in your building and ask what precautions they are using there. Get zippered plastic covers for your mattress and box spring.
A bedbug can travel 150 feet searching for a host. They are difficult to get rid of once you get them but not impossible. Living in an urban environment the possibility’s of exposure are endless. There are little precautions you can take other then checking for them. If found deal with them immediately.
Extreme heat and cold will kill them. Under 32F for 5 days.
go to another laundry mat or make sure you use really hot temps