A single day of heat work can wipe out bed bugs throughout a house. Our crew brings in commercial heaters and fans and slides temperature probes into mattresses, cushions and corners so we can prove every part of the room reached a lethal level.
How Heat Kills Bed Bugs
Bed bugs and their eggs all die when held at high heat for long enough, and resistance to sprays does not matter. The goal is to keep the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, so our technicians stand mattresses on edge and keep moving cushions until no cool pocket is left.
Treatment Day
- PrepareHeat-sensitive items go out, while heaters, fans and probes come in.
- Ramp upRoom and surface temperatures rise over a few hours.
- HoldProbe readings are tracked while furniture is turned to erase cool zones.
- Cool downRooms cool, readings are reviewed and a residual may go along edges.
Heating a Rio Oso Home
Census estimates show most 95674 homes went up between the 1960s and 1990s, with the 1970s the biggest decade, and a few dozen date to 1939 or earlier. Older panels and mobile homes may not handle electric heaters, so ask whether the crew brings a generator or propane units. Mention any second dwelling so it can be added that day.
Remove Before Heating
- Aerosols, lighters, candles, medications, plants and pets.
- Vinyl records, photos, crayons and other items that melt or warp.
- Electronics the crew flags as heat sensitive.
- Clothing and bedding normally stay unless the crew says otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Is our bedroom usable again by bedtime?
Generally, yes. Once the rooms cool down and the crew has reviewed its temperature records, most families return that evening.
Will a 105 degree Sutter County day do the same thing?
No. A closed house never reaches a lethal temperature inside mattress cores and wall gaps from summer weather alone, and the EPA warns that home heaters cannot treat a room safely or evenly.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. Our team sets a visit time with you in Rio Oso. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.