Heat treatment can wipe out bed bugs in one day. The crew brings commercial heaters and fans, and wireless sensors watch temperatures deep in mattresses, cushions and along the walls. Most Boulevard homes are ready to use again by nightfall.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and their eggs die when kept hot enough for long enough, and they cannot build up resistance to heat the way they have to many sprays. Crews generally hold the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so warmth reaches every layer.
How the Day Runs
- PrepItems that could be damaged by heat come out, and heaters, fans and sensors go in.
- Ramp upThe rooms rise to target temperature over a few hours.
- HoldReadings are watched and furniture is shifted so no cool pocket remains.
- Cool downRooms cool, results are checked and a residual may go along edges.
Heat in Boulevard Homes
Heat is a good fit for families who want no pesticide on beds and for owners who need a rental or guest space back quickly. Most 91905 homes date from the 1940s to the 1990s and some run on modest electrical service, so the crew should look at the panel first and may bring a generator. Ask too whether its equipment trailer can reach your house on an unpaved drive.
Remove These Before the Crew Arrives
- Candles, makeup, crayons, aerosol cans, medicine, plants and pets.
- Photos, records and anything that could melt or warp.
- Electronics the crew lists.
- Leave clothes and bedding in place unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Can we be back home the same evening?
In most cases, yes. When the rooms have cooled and the crew signs off, families usually return that night.
Boulevard summers run warm. Would closing up the house on a hot afternoon be enough?
No. A warm day in Boulevard will not push the inside of a mattress or a wall gap to a lethal temperature evenly. The EPA also warns against home heaters for this because of fire risk.
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 Boulevard. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.