Heat clears bed bugs in a single day, which matters when the crew is driving out from the valley. The team brings commercial heaters, fans and remote sensors, placing probes inside mattresses, cushions and along the base of walls.
Why Heat Is Effective
Bed bugs and their eggs die when kept hot enough for long enough, and they have no resistance to heat. Our technicians generally work to keep even the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or higher, flipping mattresses and moving piles so heat reaches every layer.
The Treatment Day
- PrepHeat-sensitive items are removed, then heaters, fans and sensors are set up.
- Ramp upRooms are brought to target temperature over a few hours.
- HoldReadings are monitored and contents are shifted until no cool pocket is left.
- Wrap upOnce rooms cool, results are reviewed and a residual may be applied along edges.
Heat Jobs in the Foothills
Commercial heaters use a lot of electricity, and some rural homes around Challenge have modest electrical service. Ask whether our crew will bring its own generator or needs a particular hookup. Summer highs here reach the low 90s, which helps rooms warm up, while January mornings near freezing mean a longer ramp-up.
Take These Out First
- Propane canisters, aerosol cans, candles, lighters, ammunition, medications, plants and pets.
- Photos, records, crayons and anything else that could melt or warp.
- Electronics or instruments the crew flags.
- Leave clothing and bedding in the rooms unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
After heat treatment in Challenge, can we sleep at home that same night?
Usually. When the rooms have cooled and the crew has reviewed its temperature readings, most families move back in by evening.
Would running our wood stove or space heaters work?
No. The EPA cautions that household heaters cannot heat a room evenly enough to kill bed bugs, and pushing them too hard creates a fire hazard.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. Our team sets up your Challenge inspection after the first call. The written quote comes first, and treatment follows on your go-ahead.