Heat treatment can clear bed bugs in one day. The crew sets up commercial heaters and fans while sensors read the temperature deep in mattresses, cushions and wall edges. Most Yountville homes are ready to use again by evening.
How Heat Gets the Job Done
Bed bugs and their eggs die when high heat is held long enough, and they do not become resistant to heat as they can to certain sprays. The aim is to get even the coolest corner of each room to about 120°F or more and keep it there, flipping mattresses and shifting cushions so the heat reaches every layer.
On Treatment Day
- Set upHeat-sensitive items come out, and heaters, fans and sensors go in.
- Warm upRooms rise to the target temperature over a few hours.
- HoldSensor readings are tracked, and cushions and piles get moved so no pocket stays cool.
- FinishRooms cool, results are checked, and a residual product may be applied along edges.
Heat Treatment in Yountville Homes
Heat appeals to residents who want no pesticide on their bed and to lodging operators who need a room back quickly. In a manufactured home, ask the crew how it protects plastic fixtures, wiring and wall panels, and whether it brings its own power instead of drawing on the home's service.
Take These Out First
- Pets, plants, medicines, aerosol cans, candles and crayons.
- Wine bottles, photos and anything that could warp, crack or melt.
- Items on the crew's list, such as some electronics.
- Leave clothing and bedding where they are unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Will I be back home by bedtime?
Usually. After the rooms cool and the crew signs off, most people sleep at home the same night.
Can I use a space heater to do this myself?
No. The EPA cautions that household and space heaters cannot heat a room evenly enough and can start fires.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. Our team sets a visit time with you in Yountville. You get a written quote before any treatment.