A heat treatment can wipe out bed bugs in a single day of work. The crew brings commercial heaters and fans, and sensors track the temperature deep inside mattresses, cushions and along the walls. Most Discovery Bay houses can be used again by evening.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and eggs die when high heat is held long enough, and they cannot build up resistance to it the way they can to some sprays. Crews generally keep the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so every layer gets hot.
On Treatment Day
- PrepThe crew removes items that heat could damage and sets out heaters, fans and sensors.
- Ramp upOver a few hours, each room climbs to the target heat.
- HoldReadings are watched and items are shifted so no spot stays cool.
- Wrap upThe house cools off, the crew checks results and may add a residual product along baseboards.
Heat Treatment in Discovery Bay Homes
Heat fits owners who want the job finished in a single visit, such as a family that comes out on weekends or a host with guests arriving soon. Discovery Bay houses are larger than average, many built in the 1970s and 1990s, so the crew should explain how it will heat every room evenly and whether it will bring its own power.
Take These Out First
- Candles, crayons, aerosol cans, medicine, houseplants and pets.
- Photos, vinyl records and anything that could warp or melt.
- Electronics or other items on the crew's list.
- Leave bedding and clothes where they are unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Will we be able to sleep at home that night?
Usually. Most families are back inside the same evening, once the house cools and the crew gives the all clear.
Can I heat the house myself with the thermostat?
No. The EPA warns that home heating systems and space heaters cannot heat rooms evenly enough and can start 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 Discovery Bay. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.