Heat can wipe out bed bugs in a single day. The crew brings commercial heaters and fans, then pushes temperature probes into mattresses, cushions and corners to prove that every spot in the room reached a lethal level.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs at every stage, eggs included, die when held at high heat long enough, and heat sidesteps the resistance seen with some sprays. Our technicians aim to hold the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, standing mattresses on edge and moving cushions so no cool pocket survives.
On Treatment Day
- PrepHeat-sensitive items go out, and heaters, fans and sensors come in.
- RampAir and surface temperatures climb over several hours.
- HoldReadings are watched and items moved to erase cool spots.
- Close outRooms cool, data is reviewed and a residual may go along edges.
Heating an Older Maxwell House
In 95955 the largest share of homes was built in 1939 or earlier, with the 1940s close behind. Wiring from that era may not support a bank of electric heaters, so ask whether the crew brings a generator or uses propane equipment. If a bunk room or trailer also needs work, say so up front so it can be added the same day.
Take Out Before Heating
- Aerosols, lighters, ammunition, candles, medicine, plants and pets.
- Vinyl records, photos, crayons and soft plastic items.
- Electronics the crew marks as heat sensitive.
- Clothing and bedding usually stay unless you are told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Will our family be back in the house by bedtime?
Usually. Once rooms cool and the crew reviews its temperature readings, most families move back in that same evening.
Our valley summers top 100 degrees. Is a closed-up house hot enough?
No. A shut house on a scorching afternoon still never brings mattress centers and wall gaps to lethal heat. The EPA warns that home heaters and space heaters cannot do this job safely either.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. We schedule a licensed technician to check your Maxwell home. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.