Heat treatment can clear a home in one day. The crew brings industrial heaters and fans, and wireless probes read the temperature inside mattresses, cushions and along the walls. Most Fulton households are back in their rooms by evening.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and eggs die when held at a high enough temperature for long enough, and unlike some sprays, heat is not something they can become resistant to. Crews typically keep the coolest spot in each room at about 120°F or more, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so heat soaks all the way in.
How the Day Goes
- Set upItems that could melt come out, and heaters, fans and probes go in.
- Warm upRoom temperature climbs to target over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew watches readings and shifts items so no cool pocket remains.
- FinishRooms cool, results are checked, and edges may get a residual product.
Heat in Older Fulton Homes
More than 4 in 10 homes in ZIP 95439 were built in 1939 or earlier. Heat suits families who want no pesticide in the bedroom, but an old house may have limited electrical service and drafty walls that make holding temperature harder. Ask whether the crew brings its own power and how it will seal gaps so heat reaches every corner.
Take These Out First
- Candles, crayons, cosmetics, aerosol cans, medicine, houseplants and pets.
- Bottles of wine, vinyl records, old photos and anything that can warp or spoil.
- Any electronics named on the prep list.
- Leave clothes and bedding where they are unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
When can we move back into the rooms?
Most often that same night. After the rooms cool down and the crew gives the all clear, people usually sleep there again.
Could I just use a space heater?
No. The EPA warns that home heaters cannot heat a room evenly enough to kill bed bugs, and they are a fire risk.
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