Bed Bugs and Dust Mites . . . . . .?

20 Jan

Do the mattress covers that say they protect against dust mites protect against bed bugs also?

For those who do not know dust mites and bed bugs are different insects.
Thanks guys I will look into both of your suggestions.

steve j

January 20th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
1

It is unlikely that they will give much protection against bed bugs. These live in the bed frame and nearby furnishings such as a crack around the skirting board. The covers do give a good level of protection against bed mites but they must be washed at a high temperature on a regular basis.
jean ann j

January 20th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
2

Yes, if they zip up and completely cover The mattress.
It is best if they are made out of plastic or something like it.
Target, I read, sells the ones for bed bugs.
clcprodigy

January 20th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
3

No the bed bugs need to be encased in an absolutely air tight case, it will raise the co2 levels and kill the bed bugs and finally kill the eggs too. But I found a source that sell both.
Lar

January 20th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
4

you are counting on them living on the mattress..they are just as likely to be found a few feet away from the bed hiding during the day in the folds of curtains, along baseboards nearby furniture. If the cover you are talking about encases the whole mattress yes, if it is mainly a "fitted" sheet design then no.

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