Heat can clear bed bugs from a home in a single day. Our crew brings commercial heaters and fans, and probes placed inside mattresses, cushions and along the walls report the temperature as it climbs. Most Geyserville rooms can be used again that evening.
Why Heat Kills Bed Bugs
Bed bugs and eggs die when high heat is held long enough, and unlike some sprays, heat is something they cannot build resistance to. Our technicians hold the coolest spot in each room at about 120°F or more, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so no layer stays cool.
How the Day Goes
- PrepareItems that could melt come out, and heaters, fans and probes go in.
- ClimbRooms rise to the target over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew watches readings and moves things so no pocket stays cool.
- FinishRooms cool, results are checked, and a residual product may go along edges.
Heat on Rural Geyserville Properties
Heat suits hosts who need a room back quickly and families who want no pesticide on beds. Many homes in 95441 were built in the 1940s or the 1970s, and outlying cottages may have light wiring, so a careful crew checks the electrical panel first and often brings a generator. Ask whether the heaters can reach a detached cottage too.
Remove Before Heat
- Candles, makeup, spray cans, medicine, houseplants and pets.
- Wine, vinyl records, photos and anything that might soften or warp.
- Anything else on the crew's list, which can include some electronics.
- Leave clothing and bedding where they are unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Can we sleep in the room that night?
Usually. Once the rooms cool and the crew signs off, most families move back in by evening.
Summer in the Alexander Valley gets hot. Would closing up the house work?
No. Outdoor heat and household heaters cannot keep every part of a room hot enough, and the EPA warns that space heaters can start fires.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. We schedule a licensed technician to check your Geyserville home. Nothing is treated until you approve the price in writing.