Does Heat Treatment Kill Bed Bugs

Yes! Heat treatment is a viable method of exterminating bed bugs. It involves using temperatures above 55 degrees Celsius directly on the bed bug to be effective. Specialized equipment and professional help may be required.

Although successful, heat treatment can be expensive and laborious for homeowners. Plus, only visible areas can be treated - so any hiding spots or eggs not seen may allow reinfestation in the future. Therefore, it is best to combine heat treatments with other methods such as vacuuming out all infested areas or chemical insecticides in order to ensure complete eradication of bed bugs.

It's also worth replacing your mattress as a solution for getting rid of potentially infested beds. Heating up old mattresses can cause materials to warp or become damaged, making it even more difficult (or in some cases impossible) for you to ever rid yourself totally from these pests. A new mattress could help eradicate any existing pest issue in addition to providing you with a much needed good night's sleep!