TL;DR
A mattress encasement is a zippered fabric cover, tested to be bite-proof and escape-proof, that seals an entire mattress or box spring as part of bed bug treatment. It traps any insects already inside until they starve — which can take a year or more — and denies new ones the seams and tufts they prefer as harborage.
What it means
A mattress encasement is a zippered fabric cover, tested to be bite-proof and escape-proof, that seals an entire mattress or box spring as part of bed bug treatment. It traps any insects already inside until they starve — which can take a year or more — and denies new ones the seams and tufts they prefer as harborage. Pest control protocols call for lab-certified models left in place for at least 12 months, since a torn or cheap cover defeats the purpose.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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