Heat can wipe out bed bugs in one day. The crew brings commercial heaters and fans, and wireless sensors track the temperature inside mattresses, cushions and along the walls. Most San Ysidro apartments and homes are usable again by evening.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and eggs die when they are held at high heat long enough, and they cannot develop resistance to it the way they can to certain sprays. Crews aim to keep the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so no layer stays cool.
How the Day Runs
- PrepHeat-sensitive items come out, then heaters, fans and sensors go in.
- Ramp upThe rooms rise to the target over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew watches readings and shifts belongings to clear cool spots.
- Wrap upRooms cool, results are checked and a residual product may be applied along edges.
Heat in San Ysidro Apartments
Heat works well for renters who want no pesticide where they sleep and for owners who need a unit back quickly between tenants. In buildings from the 1960s and 1970s, the crew should check the electrical service before setup, and many bring their own generator. If bugs have reached a neighbor, that unit needs its own plan, since heat does not leave a residue behind.
Take These Out Before Treatment
- Candles, crayons, lipstick, aerosol cans, medicine, plants and pets.
- Photos, vinyl records and anything that can melt or warp.
- Any electronics or items on the crew's checklist.
- Leave clothes and bedding where they are unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Will I be able to sleep at home tonight?
Usually. After the rooms cool and the crew checks the results, most people can move back in the same evening.
Can I heat the room myself with a space heater?
No. The EPA cautions that household heaters cannot bring a room evenly to a lethal temperature and can start fires.
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 San Ysidro. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.