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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 9:16 am
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Originally Posted by Dadaluma83
Actually fumigating wouldn't be the best way to eliminate bed bugs. I hear they are stubbornly resistant to pesticides. One thing they can never develop a resistance to is heat of course, would be the best way to go especially in a closed in tube just set up some giant heaters, close the doors, and fry them suckers. I have heard of people finally getting rid of them in their house that way.
Or just route the aircraft through PHX or LAS and leave it closed up on the ground without an APU for a few hours.
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