Heat treatment can finish a bed bug job in one day. The crew brings commercial heaters and fans and places wireless sensors inside mattresses, cushions and wall edges to track temperature. Most Manhattan Beach households sleep at home again that night.
How Heat Kills Bed Bugs
Every life stage dies when held at a high enough temperature for long enough, and bed bugs cannot become resistant to heat the way they can to sprays. Our technicians hold the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or higher, turning mattresses and lifting cushions so nothing stays cool.
On Treatment Day
- PrepareItems that cannot take heat are removed, then heaters, fans and sensors go in.
- Warm upRooms rise to the target temperature over several hours.
- HoldReadings are watched and furniture shifted until every spot is hot enough.
- FinishRooms cool, the crew reviews results and may apply a residual along edges.
Heat in Manhattan Beach Homes
Heat suits families who do not want pesticide on beds and owners who need the house back quickly. Many homes in 90266 date from the 1940s and 1950s, so the crew should look at the electrical service before setting up. Taller rebuilt houses are often heated one floor at a time.
Take These Out First
- Pets, houseplants, medicines, lipstick, crayons, candles and any aerosol cans.
- Surfboard wax, wetsuits with glued seams and anything that can melt or warp.
- Wine, vinyl records, photos and artwork.
- Items on the crew's list, such as certain electronics.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Is heat safe in an old beach cottage?
Usually, with care. A good crew checks the wiring and panel first and may run its own power so older circuits are not overloaded.
Can a space heater do the same job?
No. The EPA cautions that household heaters cannot heat a room evenly enough to kill bed bugs, and trying can start a fire.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. We book an inspection at your Manhattan Beach home at a time that suits you. The written quote comes first, and treatment follows on your go-ahead.