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Bed bugs can turn up unexpectedly in large numbers. People are often unaware of an infestation until they recognize large, red bites on their body. Thankfully for homeowners, there is a solution that can help eliminate the bug problem. With some simple materials, you can build a trap and catch the bugs over the course of a few weeks.

Attach the fabric to the exterior of the pet dish with standard glue or duct tape. Make sure that the entire outside is covered so that no plastic is showing. For fabric, you can use old shirts.

Flip over the fabric-covered pet dish so that the hollow underside faces upward.

Dust the inside of the pet dish with talcum powder. A small paintbrush is effective for this application.

Pour dry ice cubes into the thermos. Wear gloves while handling the ice.

Seal the lid of the thermos and open the spout just a little bit.

Place the pet dish next to the infested bed and place the ice-filled thermos in the center of the dish.

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