Heat can wipe out bed bugs in a single day. The crew brings commercial heaters and fans, and wireless probes read the temperature inside mattresses, cushions and along the walls. Most Kenwood homes are ready to use again by evening.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and eggs die when kept hot for long enough, and heat is not something they can become resistant to. Crews usually hold the coolest spots in every room at about 120°F or more for a set period, standing mattresses up and shifting cushions so the heat reaches all the way through.
How the Day Runs
- Set upItems that could melt come out, and heaters, fans and probes go in.
- Warm upOver a few hours each room climbs toward the target temperature.
- HoldReadings are watched, and cushions and bags turned so no cool spot is left.
- Wrap upHeaters go off, the crew checks the log and may treat baseboards with a residual.
Heat Treatment in Kenwood
Heat suits owners who want no pesticide on the beds and part-time residents who need the job done in one trip. More homes in 95452 went up in the 1940s than in any other decade, so the crew should check the electrical panel before placing heaters, or bring a generator.
Take These Out First
- Candles, crayons, makeup, aerosols, medicine, live plants and pets.
- Wine, artwork and anything that might warp, crack or melt.
- Anything else the crew lists, such as certain electronics.
- Clothing and bedding usually stay put unless the crew says otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Will our own beds be usable that night?
In most cases. After the rooms cool and the crew signs off, people usually go back to their own beds that evening.
Can I just use space heaters?
No. The EPA cautions that home and space heaters cannot heat a room evenly enough to kill bed bugs, and they raise the risk of fire.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a free referral service. When you call or send the form, you are connected with an independent, licensed pest control company that serves Kenwood. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.