Heat can finish a bed bug job in one day, a real plus when the crew has to drive out to Litchfield. Technicians bring in commercial heaters and fans and place probes in mattresses, cushions and along the walls to watch the temperature.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and eggs die when kept hot for long enough, and they cannot build resistance to heat as they can to some chemicals. Our technicians hold the coolest parts of each room at about 120°F or more, flipping mattresses on end and moving cushions so heat gets into every layer.
How the Day Runs
- PrepHeat-sensitive items are removed, then heaters, fans and probes are placed.
- Ramp upRooms are brought up to the target over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew watches readings and moves items until no cool spot is left.
- Wrap upOnce rooms cool, the team checks its work and may treat edges with a residual.
Heat Through a Lassen County Winter
Litchfield sits above 4,000 feet in the Honey Lake Valley, where winter brings hard freezes and snow. Thin outside walls and older 1950s houses lose heat quickly, so ask whether the crew uses its own generator or needs a particular electrical hookup. Late spring through early fall is often the easiest time to book heat work.
Take These Out First
- Aerosols, candles, medicines, ammunition, lighters, houseplants and pets.
- Vinyl, photos, wax items and anything else that could soften or warp.
- Electronics or instruments the crew lists.
- Clothing and bedding usually stay put unless the crew says otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Can we sleep at home that same night?
Most of the time. Once rooms cool down and the crew reviews its temperature logs, families usually return the same evening.
Could our pellet stove or space heater do this?
No. The EPA cautions that home heaters cannot raise a room evenly enough to kill bed bugs, and running them hard can start a fire.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. A licensed technician comes out to your Litchfield address to look for signs. You get a written quote before any treatment.