Bed bugs are a common household pest found in homes, hotels, and other places. The most common way to get rid of bed bugs is by using heat treatment. This treatment kills bed bugs and prevents their return. Heat kills bed bugs by causing them to dehydrate and die.
Heat Treatment
You may have heard that heat kills bed bugs. This is true, but only if you use a high enough temperature for an extended period. Bed bugs are ectotherms (they’re cold-blooded). Meaning they can’t survive temperatures above their body temperature—36 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit—long enough to kill them completely.
This treatment has been used in homes, hotels, and apartments for centuries to eliminate bed bugs from buildings. This is to avoid using pesticides or other chemicals that could cause harm to humans or animals within the structure. It’s also successful when applied at temperatures ranging between 115°F/46°C and 150°F/65°C for several hours per day over several weeks (1). This approach works so well because it disrupts vital functions associated with survival: reproduction; feeding; respiration; circulation; excretion; etcetera.
Bed Bug bombs
Bed bug bombs are a form of heat treatment, insecticide, and pyrethrin. They work by heating the bedding to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 30 minutes or until the infestation eradicates. The heat kills the insects by dehydration, which also causes them to dehydrate their eggs and larvae.
The chemicals used in bed bug bomb formulations come from plants used for natural pest control, like rosemary oil or tea tree oil, and synthetics (synthetic pesticides). They’re effective against all stages of development, so you’ll find yourself dealing with fewer bugs than before!
Insecticides
Insecticides are another option for killing bed bugs. However, they are ineffective on bed bugs and can be toxic to humans, pets, and the environment.
Insecticides kill adult insects by poisoning them through contact with their body oil or directly killing them after ingestion. The insecticide accumulates in their bodies which causes damage to the nervous system leading to death within hours. Possibly days, depending on how much of the chemical was ingested by the insect. However, some substances may persist for weeks before being excreted out of the system into your home’s air supply which means that you may still have some residue left over even after treatment has been successful in removing all traces of any pests present inside your home (and this includes eggs).
Insect-repellent sprays
Sprays are not effective, and they can be dangerous. Sprays aren’t safe for pets or children, and they can cause harm to the environment by polluting water sources. People who spray insecticides on their homes may end up poisoning themselves with toxic chemicals if they don’t follow directions carefully.
Insecticidal sprays may be ineffective against bed bugs because they don’t get into the nooks and crannies where these pests hide out—the only way they’re going to get rid of them is by vacuuming up all those pesky critters!
Heat treatment is one of the best options to eliminate bed bugs.
It’s also one of the least expensive, which is why it’s so common for people to use heat treatments instead of chemical pesticides or insecticides.
- Heat treatments don’t work on all bugs; for example, they won’t kill spiders or ants (but will kill fleas).
- You may need more than one round if your infestation has gotten out of hand. Some experts that do bed bug heat treatment in Antioch, CA recommend treating every month until you’ve eradicated all bugs from your home or office space!
Hot steam is a common form of heat treatment.
Apply hot steam to any surface, including furniture and clothing. Hot steam kills bed bugs by dehydrating them.
Hot steam works by heating the surface of your home or apartment to kill off any remaining nymphs or eggs (you might also see these things called “crawlers” in this process). The heat will melt away the outer shell of each egg, allowing them no chance to hatch into an adult insect since they have already died as soon as they hatched!
Professionals recommend using a hot steam cleaner to clean all surfaces in your home or apartment. You can rent one from your local hardware store or order one online; they’re typically affordable.
Whole-house systems are also effective at killing bed bugs.
Whole-house systems are also effective at killing bed bugs. These systems use a fan to circulate heat throughout the house and can be more effective than spot treatments, which usually require you to use multiple sheets and strips of paper or cardboard from all over your mattress.
Whole-house systems are more expensive than other options, but they cost less than insecticides and chemicals you’d need for spot treatments (which means fewer trips out of your home). If you’re looking for an option that’s easy on your wallet but still gets rid of those pesky pests, look into whole-house products that you can find in your local shops, which contain no pesticides but do kill bed bugs on contact!
Say Goodbye To Pests
If you’re looking to get rid of bed bugs, it’s important to remember that they can be challenging to eradicate. Heat treatment is one of the best options to exterminate them and prevent them from returning in the future.
Heat treatment is a safe and effective way of getting rid of bed bugs, but it requires special equipment—and much patience—to complete correctly. If you need help preparing your home for heat treatment or getting started with this treatment yourself, call us today!
If you’re looking to eliminate bed bugs, we recommend checking out our complete guide on how to do that. It has all the information you need to know about bed bugs and how they work, including what kills them and more!