Heat can clear bed bugs from a small home in one working day. The crew sets up commercial heaters and fans, then pushes temperature probes into mattresses, couch cushions and the coolest corners so the data shows every spot got hot enough.
How Heat Kills Bed Bugs
All life stages die when held at high temperature long enough, and resistance to pesticides does not matter. Our crew works to keep the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, turning mattresses on edge and moving cushions so no cool pocket is left behind.
Treatment Day
- Set upItems that could melt or burst come out, and heaters, fans and probes go in.
- Ramp upRoom temperature climbs over a few hours.
- Hold steadyThe crew watches the probes and shifts items to clear cool spots.
- Cool downRooms cool, readings are reviewed and edges may get a residual.
Heat in Chinese Camp Homes
Older houses near Main Street may have wiring that cannot carry large electric heaters, and a lot where power was restored after the fire may have a temporary service. Ask whether the crew runs propane units or brings a generator. A travel trailer heats fast but needs careful probe placement inside its cabinets and bench seats.
Remove Before Heating
- Aerosol cans, ammunition, lighters, candles, medicine, plants and pets.
- Vinyl records, crayons, wax items and old printed photos.
- Electronics the crew marks as heat sensitive.
- Clothing and linens can normally stay put if the crew agrees.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Our heat job wraps up in the afternoon. Is the house livable that evening in Chinese Camp?
Usually. The rooms take a few hours to cool, and the crew should walk you through its temperature records before you move back in.
Do our hot summer afternoons kill bed bugs on their own?
No. Even a very hot foothill day will not push the core of a mattress or the inside of a wall to a lethal level for long enough. The EPA also warns against trying it with space heaters.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. A licensed technician comes out to your Chinese Camp address to look for signs. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.