Heat treatment can clear bed bugs in one day. The crew brings commercial heaters and fans and uses sensors to track the temperature deep inside mattresses, cushions and wall edges. In most Diablo homes you can move back in that evening.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and eggs die when kept at high temperature long enough, and they cannot build up resistance to heat. Crews usually hold the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, turning mattresses and moving cushions so every layer heats through.
Treatment Day
- PrepItems that could melt or warp come out, and the crew places heaters, fans and probes.
- Warm upOver a few hours, each room is brought up to the target temperature.
- HoldReadings are watched and items shifted so no spot stays cool.
- Cool and reviewTemperatures drop, results are checked and a residual may go along edges.
Heat in Diablo Homes
Heat suits owners who want no pesticide in bedrooms. In homes built before the 1930s, ask the crew to check the electrical service first and whether it will bring its own generator. Large homes may be treated in sections, so ask how the crew will keep bugs from moving into rooms that are not being heated.
Take These Out First
- Candles, crayons, cosmetics, aerosols, medicine, plants and pets.
- Oil paintings, wax-finished antiques and anything glued with old hide glue.
- Electronics or instruments on the crew's list.
- Leave bedding and clothes in place unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Will heat harm antique furniture?
It can. Some old glues, veneers, finishes and paintings react badly to high heat. Point out valuable pieces during the estimate so the crew can move them out or treat them another way.
Can we sleep at home that night?
Usually. Once the rooms cool and the crew signs off, most homes can be used the same evening.
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 Diablo. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.