Oh, the eggs. They are the ninjas of the bed bug world. A female lays tiny, sticky eggs that are harder to kill than adult bugs.
Good news: your dryer kills them, too. But they need full exposure to heat. That’s why you absolutely cannot overload the dryer.
Think of it like a crowded elevator. If the bugs are packed in with six layers of towels, the middle guys just sweat it out. You want them all touching hot air.
Pro tips for dryer victory (no fancy gear needed)
First, dry everything on the highest heat setting your fabric can handle. Check those labels; I know you skip that step. But polyester can melt, and then you have a sticky mess plus bed bugs.
Second, don’t just dry the clothes you found them on. Dry everything from that room. Pillowcases, curtains, stuffed animals—even that weird sweater you forgot you owned.
What Temperature Kills Bed Bugs? (and How Long It Takes
Third, here’s a fun trick: bag it up. Seal infested items in plastic bags before you carry them to the laundry. Otherwise, you might drop a bug in the hallway and start a new war.
