Heat can finish a bed bug job in a day. Our technicians place heaters and fans in each room, set wireless sensors inside mattresses, cushions and wall corners and keep going until every reading reaches a lethal level.
Why Heat Kills Every Stage
Bed bugs can build resistance to products, but neither the bugs nor their eggs survive enough heat held long enough. We bring the coolest spot in each room to about 120°F or more and hold it there, flipping mattresses and cushions so no cool pocket is left.
How Heat Day Goes
- PrepareYou remove heat sensitive items while we set heaters, fans and sensors.
- RaiseTemperatures climb over a few hours.
- HoldWe watch each sensor and shift furniture to clear cool spots.
- FinishHeaters go off and we go over the readings with you.
Heat in Duarte Homes
Heat is the method many Duarte households ask about when a family member is in cancer treatment, since nothing stays behind on sheets or pillows. Post-war houses on raised floors lose heat through the floor and along exterior walls, so we add fans and sensors at floor level. In larger foothill homes with high ceilings, we split the work into zones.
Remove These First
- Pets, plants, medicine, medical supplies, candles and aerosol cans.
- Electronics, photos, instruments and items we tag as heat sensitive.
- Most clothes and bedding can stay unless we say otherwise.
- Leave drawers and closet doors open so heat reaches inside.
Heat Treatment Questions
Is heat a good choice if someone in the house has a weak immune system?
Often it is, because heat leaves no residue on beds or clothing. The person stays out during treatment and comes back once rooms cool. We give you the plan in writing so you can share it with the care team.
How long are we out of the house?
Usually 6 to 8 hours for a house, and everyone, pets included, stays out while the heat is on. Most families return the same evening.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA provides bed bug inspection and treatment across California. We book an inspection at your Duarte home at a time that suits you. You get a written quote before any treatment.