All bed bug experts agree that you must encase your mattress and box spring with a durable, bite proof, leak-proof cover that will trap existing bugs inside the bedding and prevent new bugs from entering. Make sure that the zipper has a lock feature to ensure bugs do not enter or escape. (Even if you don’t currently suspect bed bugs, you might want to do this proactively, if you live in a highly infested area.)

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