One working day is often all a heat crew needs to clear a house. The crew arrives with commercial heaters and fans, and sensors track the temperature inside mattresses, cushions and along the walls. Most homes near Five Points are ready to use again by evening.
How Heat Kills Bed Bugs
Bed bugs and their eggs die when held at a high temperature long enough, and they cannot build resistance to heat as they have to some sprays. Crews generally keep the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, turning mattresses and shifting cushions so no pocket stays cool.
The Treatment Day
- Set upHeat-sensitive items come out, and heaters, fans and sensors go in.
- Warm upEach room climbs to the target temperature over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew watches readings and moves belongings so heat reaches every layer.
- Cool and checkRooms are inspected, and a residual product may be applied along edges.
Heat Treatment on Westside Farm Properties
Heat suits families who want no pesticide on beds and owners who need a rental or housing unit turned around fast. A good number of homes in 93624 date from the 1940s, so the crew should inspect the electrical panel before setup and may bring a generator for a farmhouse far from town. On summer days, expect an early start so the work stays ahead of the afternoon heat.
Take These Out First
- Pets, plants, medicine, aerosol cans, crayons, candles and lip balm.
- Vinyl records, photos and anything else that could warp.
- Anything else on the crew's list, which may include some electronics.
- Clothing and bedding normally stay in place unless the crew says otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
It is 106 degrees out. Can the summer sun finish the job?
No. Outdoor heat does not spread evenly into mattresses, wall voids and furniture. Crews use heaters, fans and sensors so every spot in the room reaches a lethal temperature.
Can we sleep in the house the same night?
Most of the time, yes. Once the rooms cool and the crew clears them, families usually return that evening.
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 Five Points. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.