Bed Bug Heat Treatment What To Remove

Removing bed bugs can be difficult. But, with the right heat treatment plan, even the most resilient bed bugs can be eradicated.

Bed bug heat treatments raise the temperature in an infested area to over 118 degrees Fahrenheit, causing fatal damage to the bed bugs and their eggs.

Before treatment, items such as clothing and linens should be removed from the space; this also applies to props that could be damaged by high temperatures. Electronics and plants should also be removed because they cannot tolerate extreme temperatures. Sources of oxygen need to be sealed so that the heat reaches deep into cracks and crevices where bed bugs may hide.

After treatment, it is recommended that homeowners inspect furniture for signs of bed bug activity or further damage caused by heat exposure. Homeowners can also use integrated pest management solutions such as mattress encasements and interceptor devices to help prevent future infestations of bed bugs in their homes.

Replacing mattresses may also help eradicate any potential infestations - however this should only be done if necessary and customers should research before taking this route.