Originally Posted by Candace
Bedbugs can absolutely travel in fabric. Now, odds are if you're buying from a quilt store you won't have that issue. But a yard sale, gifting or Craigs list purchase could have them. Who knows what other people have in their homes. Yes, another reason ALL fabric goes in my washer upon entry to my home! Did you see the thread about the fabric I bought from an estate sale that had maggots in it??? Ewwww......
. Yes, bed bugs are very serious. Very difficult and expensive to get rid of. Epidemic in cities and spreading everywhere. They can live without hosts for 2 YEARS
:shock: :shock: To be sure thrift store, yard sale, etc fabric isn't going to bring bed bugs into your home, you'd have to wash it and dry on HOT for two hours (at a laundromat, btw, unless you to risk them in your house first) unless using chemicals. Bed bugs are resistant to common insecticides, special chemicals and strategies are needed to get rid of them. Google it, you'll be horrified.