Heat can clear a home of bed bugs in a single day, which matters when the crew is driving up from Williams, Colusa or beyond. Technicians bring commercial heaters and fans and track probes placed inside mattresses, cushions and along walls.
Why Heat Is Effective
Bed bugs and their eggs die when held at a lethal temperature long enough, and unlike some chemicals, heat is not something they can grow resistant to. The goal is to keep the coolest spot in each room at about 120°F or more, so our technicians tip mattresses up and move cushions to let heat reach every layer.
The Treatment Day
- PrepHeat-sensitive items are pulled out and heaters, fans and probes are placed.
- Ramp upRooms climb to target temperature over several hours.
- HoldReadings are watched and items shifted until no cool pocket remains.
- Wrap upRooms cool, results are checked and a residual may go along edges.
Heat Jobs in a Foothill Cabin
Stonyford has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate at about 1,184 feet, so a house that starts warm in summer tends to reach the target sooner. Cabins with thin walls, high ceilings or wood floors over a crawl space can take longer to heat evenly. Ask whether we need a certain electrical service or will bring a generator, since many older places were not wired for heavy loads.
Remove These Before the Crew Starts
- Candles, spray cans, medicine, ammunition, lighters, houseplants and pets.
- Photos, papers and anything that might warp or melt.
- Electronics or instruments the technician points out.
- Leave clothing and bedding in place unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Is it possible to sleep in our own beds that night?
In most cases. Once the rooms cool down and the crew has reviewed its temperature logs, people usually move back in that evening.
Could we just turn our wood stove or heaters way up?
No. The EPA warns that household heaters cannot heat a room evenly enough to kill bed bugs, and running them hard is a fire risk.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. A licensed technician comes out to your Stonyford address to look for signs. You get a written quote before any treatment.