Heat can wipe out bed bugs in one day. Crews bring commercial heaters and fans, and wireless sensors track temperatures deep inside mattresses, cushions and the edges of walls. Most Penngrove homes are ready to use again by evening.
How Heat Gets the Job Done
Bed bugs and their eggs die when held at high heat long enough, and they cannot develop resistance to it the way they have to some insecticides. Crews aim to keep the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, flipping mattresses and shifting cushions so warmth reaches every layer.
On Treatment Day
- PrepareHeat-sensitive items come out and heaters, fans and sensors go in.
- Ramp upTemperatures climb to target over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew tracks every sensor and moves items so no cold spots remain.
- Wrap upOnce cool, rooms are checked, and some crews add a residual product along baseboards.
Heat Treatment on Penngrove Properties
Heat appeals to owners who do not want pesticide where they sleep and to landlords who need a cottage rented again soon. Many 94951 homes date from the 1950s to 1970s, so a careful crew checks the electrical panel first and may bring a generator. On rural lots, confirm that a truck or heater trailer can get down the driveway and park near the door.
Take These Out First
- Candles, crayons, cosmetics, aerosol cans, medicines, houseplants and pets.
- Photos, records, vinyl items and anything that could soften or melt.
- Items on the crew's list, such as certain electronics.
- Clothing and linens usually stay put during heat work.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Will we be back in the house that night?
Usually. Penngrove families can typically return by evening, once the house has cooled and the crew has finished its checks.
Can I use the woodstove or space heaters instead?
No. The EPA warns that household heaters cannot warm a room evenly enough to kill bed bugs 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 Penngrove. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.