Heat can clear a home of bed bugs in one day, which matters when the crew is driving in from Susanville or Reno. Technicians bring commercial heaters and fans and track sensors placed in mattresses, furniture and along walls.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and eggs die when held at a high temperature long enough, and they cannot develop resistance to heat. Our crew aims to keep the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, flipping mattresses on edge and shifting cushions so the heat reaches every layer.
How the Day Goes
- PrepAnything that could melt leaves the house, and the crew sets up heaters, fans and probes.
- Ramp upThe rooms climb to target temperature over several hours.
- HoldReadings are watched and items are moved until no cold spot remains.
- Wrap upThe house cools, the crew reviews the logs, and a residual can go along the trim if your plan includes one.
Heat in a Cold High Desert Climate
At about 4,275 feet, Doyle gets real winters with more than 20 inches of snow a year. A cold house takes longer to heat, and drafty windows or crawl spaces can leave cool pockets, so our crew may run longer in winter. In summer the job is often quicker. Ask us whether your electrical service can handle the heaters or whether we should bring a generator.
Remove These First
- Candles, aerosols, medicines, ammunition, lighters, plants and pets.
- Photos, vinyl records and anything that could warp or melt.
- Electronics or musical instruments the crew points out.
- Leave clothing and bedding in place unless the crew says otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Can our family sleep in the house that night?
In most cases, yes. Once the rooms cool and the crew checks its temperature logs, families can usually go back in that evening.
Could we just turn up our own heat?
No. The EPA notes home heaters cannot warm a room evenly enough to kill bed bugs, and running them hard creates a fire risk.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. Our team sets up your Doyle inspection after the first call. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.