Heat treatment can clear bed bugs in one day. The crew brings in commercial heaters and fans, and sensors track the temperature deep inside mattresses, cushions and wall edges. Most Selma homes can be used again by evening.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and their eggs die when held at high heat long enough, and they cannot build resistance to it the way they do to some chemicals. Crews generally bring the coolest parts of each room to about 120°F or more, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so no layer stays cool.
Treatment Day
- PrepareHeat-sensitive items come out, and heaters, fans and sensors are set up.
- Ramp upOver the next few hours, each room is brought up to the kill temperature.
- HoldThe crew watches the readings and moves items so nothing stays cool.
- Cool downOnce readings confirm the target was held, rooms cool off and some crews add a residual product at the edges.
Heat Treatment in Selma
Heat suits families who want no pesticide where they sleep and hotel or rental owners who need a room back fast. Selma summers often run past 100°F, so crews may start early in the day to keep the rest of the house comfortable. Many homes in 93662 date from the 1960s or earlier, so a careful crew checks the electrical panel first and may bring its own power.
Remove These Items First
- Candles, crayons, lipstick, aerosol cans, medicine, plants and pets.
- Vinyl records, photos and anything that could warp or melt.
- Anything on the crew's list, such as certain electronics.
- Leave clothing and bedding where they are unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Can we sleep at home that night?
Usually, yes. When the rooms cool down and the crew signs off, most families move back in that evening.
Our garage gets over 100 degrees in July. Will that kill bugs in stored furniture?
Do not count on it. Garage and car heat is uneven, and bugs can survive in cooler corners and inside cushions. A treatment crew measures temperatures deep inside items.
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 Selma. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.