Heat treatment can wipe out bed bugs in one day. The crew sets up commercial heaters and fans and places temperature probes inside mattresses, cushions and wall gaps. In most Cazadero homes, people can move back in that evening.
How Heat Gets the Job Done
Bed bugs and their eggs die when kept hot for long enough, and heat does not run into the chemical resistance some sprays face. Crews hold the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, turning mattresses and moving pillows so the heat soaks through every layer.
On Treatment Day
- StageItems that could melt or spoil are removed, and heaters, fans and probes are set up.
- Ramp upOver the next few hours each room is brought up to the kill range.
- Hold steadyCrew members watch the readings and shift things so no pocket stays cool.
- Cool and checkRooms cool, results are confirmed, and a residual product may be applied along edges.
Heat Treatment in Cazadero Homes
Heat suits cabin owners who want no pesticide in the bedding and camp operators who need a building back quickly between sessions. Off-grid homes on the ridges usually need the crew's own generator. Many creek cabins are drafty and sit in deep shade, which can make rooms slower to reach full heat, so ask how the crew plans to seal gaps and hold the temperature.
Take These Out First
- Pets, houseplants, prescriptions, makeup, wax candles, crayons and spray cans.
- Guitars, violins and other instruments, plus photos and anything that could warp.
- Propane canisters, batteries and items on the crew's removal list.
- Leave clothes and bedding in place unless told to move them.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Our place runs on solar. Can we still get heat treatment?
Usually, yes. Heaters need far more power than most home solar systems supply, so the crew normally brings a trailer mounted generator. Ask about it in the quote, along with where the truck can park.
Could we just fire up the wood stove and close the doors?
No. A wood stove cannot heat every corner evenly enough, and the EPA warns that home heating attempts like this can cause fires.
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 Cazadero. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.