Heat can clear bed bugs from a house in a single day, a big plus when the crew is driving into Indian Valley from Chico, Susanville or Reno. Technicians bring commercial heaters and fans and place probes inside mattresses, cushions and wall corners to track the temperature.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and their eggs die when kept hot for long enough, and they cannot build up resistance to heat the way they can to sprays. Our team aims to hold the coolest spot in every room at about 120°F or more, standing mattresses on edge and flipping cushions so heat reaches the core.
On Treatment Day
- PrepareHeat-sensitive things come out, and heaters, fans and probes go in.
- HeatRooms climb to the target over several hours.
- HoldThe crew watches readings and moves items until there are no cool spots.
- Wrap upOnce cool, results are reviewed and a residual may go along the edges.
Heat in a Mountain Valley Home
Crescent Mills sits around 3,500 feet, and winter brings snow and cold nights. Older wood frame houses, add-on rooms and manufactured homes can lose heat quickly, so ask whether the crew brings its own generator and what power hookup it needs. Late spring to early fall is usually the easiest window.
Take These Out First
- Aerosol cans, lighters, ammunition, medicine, houseplants and pets.
- Candles, records, photos and anything else that can melt or warp.
- Electronics or instruments on the crew's list.
- Leave clothing and bedding in place unless told to move them.
Questions About Heat Treatment
After a heat job in 95934, where does the family sleep that night?
In most cases. When the rooms have cooled and the crew has checked its temperature readings, families usually go back to their own beds that evening.
Could we just crank the wood stove instead?
No. The EPA says household heating cannot warm a room evenly enough to kill bed bugs, and overfiring a stove or heater is a real fire hazard.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. A licensed technician comes out to your Crescent Mills address to look for signs. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.