Heat treatment can clear bed bugs in a single day. The crew runs commercial heaters and fans while sensors track the temperature deep inside mattresses, cushions and wall edges. Most Lemon Grove homes are ready to use again by evening.
How Heat Gets the Job Done
Bed bugs and their eggs cannot survive high heat held for long enough, and they do not build resistance to it the way they do to some sprays. Crews generally hold the coolest parts of each room at about 120°F or more, turning mattresses and moving cushions so heat reaches every layer.
On Treatment Day
- Set upHeat-sensitive things are removed, and heaters, fans and sensors are placed.
- Warm upRooms climb to the target temperature over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew watches readings and shifts items so nothing stays cool.
- FinishRooms cool down, results are checked, and a residual product may go along edges.
Heat Treatment in Lemon Grove Homes
Heat suits families who do not want pesticide where they sleep and landlords who need a unit back fast. Because so many homes in 91945 date from the 1940s to 1960s, a good crew checks the electrical panel and outlets before bringing in heaters, and may use its own power source.
Take These Out First
- Candles, lipstick, crayons, aerosol cans, medicines, plants and pets.
- Vinyl records, photos and anything that could warp or melt.
- Items on the crew's list, such as some electronics.
- Leave clothing and bedding in place unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Can I sleep at home the same night?
In most cases, yes. Once the rooms cool down and the crew signs off, you can usually move back in that evening.
Could I just crank up the heater?
No. The EPA warns that home heaters and space heaters cannot get a room evenly hot enough and 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 Lemon Grove. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.