Heat can wipe out a bed bug problem in one day. The crew brings commercial heaters and fans, then places sensors in mattresses, cushions and wall edges to watch temperatures. Most Biola families can sleep at home again that same night.
The Science Behind Heat
Enough heat held for enough time kills bed bugs and their eggs, and they cannot develop resistance to it. Crews work to keep the coolest spots in every room at about 120°F or more, flipping mattresses and shifting cushions so each layer gets hot.
Heat Treatment Day in Biola
- PrepAnything that could melt is removed, and heaters, fans and sensors are placed.
- Ramp upAcross a few hours each room rises into the kill range.
- Hold steadyThe crew tracks readings and moves items so no pocket stays cool.
- Wrap upAfter cooling, results are checked and a residual may be applied at edges.
Heat in Biola Houses
Parents who want no pesticide on their children's mattresses often pick heat, and landlords use it to turn a rental around quickly. July and August afternoons in western Fresno County regularly climb over 100°F, which does not do the work for you, and some crews begin at dawn to spare their workers and equipment. With many Biola homes built in the 1970s or earlier, ask the crew to check the electrical panel before the heaters go on.
Take These Out Beforehand
- Candles, crayons, aerosol cans, medications, houseplants and pets.
- Vinyl records, photos and other items that can warp or melt.
- Electronics and anything else the crew lists.
- Leave clothes and bedding in place unless the crew says otherwise.
Heat Treatment Questions
Can we sleep at home the same night?
In most cases. After the rooms cool and the crew signs off, most Biola households are back in their own beds that evening.
Summers here pass 100 degrees. Would shutting the windows do the same thing?
No. A closed house on a hot day never gets the inside of mattresses, cushions and walls hot enough for long enough, so bugs live on in the cooler spots.
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 Biola. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.