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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not sure I would trust a car to heat consistently or hot enough to kill all the bugs -- if you can afford it, I would recommend the bugzapper box one of the previous posters linked.  If that's out of your price range there are little sticker you can get that test if the temperature got properly up to bedbug killing -- maybe invest in a bunch of those if you go that route?  Again, all fabric products can just go directly into a hot drier and will be safe.[/quote]'

The car trick will not work. Each item will need to heat to 120 degrees or greater for a sustained period of time (usually 20-30 minutes above the threshold). For example, the exterior of a shoe may reach the 120 degree threshold, but the inside of the shoe likely will not since it's not in direct light/heat. The air inside the shoes is cooler than than the air around the exterior. I've used the BugZapp many times and it comes with a digital temperature gauge; it's harder to hit 120 degrees than you realize. We use it all the time because we travel a lot for work.

You need ALL surface AND interior areas of EACH item to hit the 120 degree threshold. It's much harder than you realize and you need to be certain that you hit the temp. Bed bugs can live for many months in hibernation in the crevice of your suitcase before they need another meal.

This is why I posted the BugZapp. It's way cheaper than trying to fix a bed bug problem in your house or replacing all luggage/clothing.[/quote]

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