Heat can clear bed bugs from a house in one day, which matters when the crew has a long canyon drive each way. The team brings commercial heaters and fans and tracks the job with probes set inside mattresses, cushions and along walls.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and their eggs die when held hot enough for long enough, and they cannot build resistance to heat the way they can to sprays. Our technicians aim to hold the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, turning mattresses on edge and moving cushions so heat reaches every layer.
How the Day Runs
- Set upHeat-sensitive things come out, then heaters, fans and probes go in.
- Warm upRooms climb to target over several hours.
- HoldReadings are watched and items are moved until no cool pocket remains.
- FinishRooms cool, the readings are reviewed and a residual may go along the edges.
Heat in Old Canyon Buildings
Many homes in 95936 date to the 1940s or earlier, and Gold Rush era buildings often have thick stone or old board walls, drafty windows and limited wiring. Ask whether the crew runs its own generator or needs a certain panel size. Summer days in town often pass 85°F, which helps, while snow on Yuba Pass can complicate winter trips from the east.
Take These Out First
- Candles, aerosols, medicines, ammunition, lighters, plants and pets.
- Photos, vinyl records and anything else that could warp or melt.
- Electronics, bike tires and instruments on the crew's removal list.
- Clothing and bedding usually stay put, unless your crew asks you to move them.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Can we sleep in our own beds that evening?
Usually. Once the rooms cool and the crew has gone over its temperature logs, most people move back in that evening.
Could we just fire up the woodstove and space heaters?
No. The EPA warns that home heaters cannot warm a room evenly enough to kill bed bugs, and pushing a stove that hard is a real fire danger.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. We schedule a licensed technician to check your Downieville home. You get a written quote before any treatment.