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Jan 13, 2025 - 10:31 AM
Bed bug covers, also known as encasements, should be kept on a mattress for at least a year to ensure that all bed bugs and their eggs are trapped and die off. It's crucial to keep the covers on without removing them during this period, as bed bugs can survive for several months without feeding. For ongoing protection, many people choose to leave the encasements on indefinitely.
