Heat can clear bed bugs from a home in one day. The crew brings commercial heaters and fans and places sensors deep in mattresses, cushions and along wall edges to track the temperature. Most Cloverdale homes are ready to use again by evening.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and their eggs die when they are held at high temperatures for long enough, and they cannot develop resistance to heat the way they can to some pesticides. Crews typically keep the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, flipping mattresses and shifting cushions so every layer heats through.
How Treatment Day Runs
- PrepItems that could melt or be damaged come out, and heaters, fans and sensors go in.
- Ramp upRooms reach the target temperature over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew watches the readings and moves things so no cool pockets remain.
- Wrap upThe rooms cool back down, the crew checks results and may apply a residual product at the edges.
Heat in Cloverdale Homes and Motels
Heat is a good fit for older residents who would rather avoid pesticide in the bedroom and for motel owners who need a room back quickly. Many houses in 95425 date from the 1940s to the 1960s, so a careful crew checks the electrical panel first and may bring its own generator. In a mobile home, ask how the crew will protect plumbing, skylights and vinyl parts from the heat.
Remove These Before Heating
- Candles, aerosol cans, medications, lipstick, plants and pets.
- Photos, vinyl records and anything else that could warp or melt.
- Oxygen equipment and other items the crew flags in advance.
- Leave clothes and bedding in place unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Will I be able to sleep at home that night?
Usually. After the rooms cool and the crew confirms the readings, most people move back in the same evening.
Can I use space heaters to do this myself?
No. The EPA cautions that household heaters cannot heat a room evenly enough to kill bed bugs and create a real fire risk.
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 Cloverdale. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.