Bed bugs are one of the most difficult bugs to treat. They are often immune to pesticides, can survive several months without feeding, hide just about anywhere, and move to avoid treatment.
Heat treatment utilizes whole house heaters to raise the ambient temperature above the bed bug's thermal threshold. This causes bed bugs, nymphs, and eggs to die off once 118°F is reached and maintained for 90 minutes.
Bed bugs at all life stages have a thermal threshold that, if exceeded, causes death. To achieve complete extermination, industrial heaters maintain internal temperatures of 140-145°F for 6-9 hours, allowing heat to permeate hard-to-reach spaces.
All parts of the home must reach 118°F for 90 minutes, including wall cavities, crawl spaces, and attics. If heat does not permeate completely, bed bugs will escape to cooler areas and return after treatment.
Wash clothes on hottest settings, cycle through wash and dry twice (90+ minutes). Use steam cleaners or portable heating chambers for non-clothing items like luggage, bedding, and furniture.
Electric or propane heaters superheat enclosed room to ~135°F for several hours. Items do not need individual treatment. Risk: Bed bugs may escape to other areas, spreading infestation.
Most optimal for intense infestations. Ensures all areas reach thermal threshold so bed bugs cannot escape. Complete eradication when implemented properly.
We specialize in complete bed bug eradication with heat treatment.
Call (866) 326-2847Remove trash, clear common areas, shut off HVAC, remove thermostat.
Move 2 ft from walls, remove items underneath, remove linens, encase mattresses.
Loosen packed clothes, remove dresser drawers, create gaps in hanging clothes.
Bring luggage/boxes to main area, open containers, dispose of non-valuable clutter.
Pressurized cans, ammunition, records/CDs/DVDs, candles, perishables, medications, alcohol, makeup.
Unsecured wall hangings, delicate decorations, important paperwork.
Fish, plants, pets in cages/terrariums. All household members need alternate location.
Paintings, photographs, antique furniture, musical instruments, heirlooms.
Electronics: Can stay but must be unplugged with batteries removed. Keep away from direct heater contact. Check with manufacturer for high-value items.
Large heaters and air movers brought in and strategically placed.
Verify all sensitive items removed and items ready for treatment.
Temperature sensors placed throughout to monitor every corner.
Heaters and fans activated. Temperatures monitored as they climb.
Once 122°F baseline reached, maintained for 3-6 hours.
Specialists enter to move clothing, open drawers, flip mattresses.
If you are dealing with signs of a bed bug problem, it is time to call professionals. EcoGuard Pest Management can ensure bed bugs are completely exterminated using the most efficient treatment options. We provide different bed bug treatment options that cater to your budget and guarantee complete eradication.
Bed bugs and their eggs need to be raised above 118°F for at least 90 minutes for 100% extermination. Most treatments raise internal temperatures to 135-150°F and maintain for 3-6 hours to ensure heat permeates the entire home.
No, clothing can stay inside but should be prepared. Wash and dry on high heat settings twice. Spread out hanging clothes and loosen tightly packed clothes in drawers to allow heat penetration.
If done properly, bed bugs should be completely eradicated. However, heat treatment offers no residual protection, so they can be reintroduced via items that were removed or through future contaminated luggage, clothing, or other items.
Most items should stay to ensure complete extermination. Remove items that can melt (candles, CDs, pressurized cans), living plants and animals, and some sentimental items. These removed items must be inspected as bed bugs can hide in almost anything.
