Heat treatment can finish the job in one day. Crews bring commercial heaters and fans, and wireless sensors track the temperature deep inside mattresses, cushions and wall edges. Most Graton homes can be lived in again by evening.
What Makes Heat Effective
Bed bugs and their eggs die when kept at high temperature long enough, and they cannot build up resistance to heat as they have to some sprays. Crews usually hold the coolest part of each room at about 120°F or higher, turning mattresses and shifting cushions so the heat reaches all the way through.
How the Day Runs
- PrepareHeat-sensitive items come out, and the crew positions heaters, fans and sensors.
- Heat upRooms rise to target temperature over a few hours.
- HoldReadings are monitored and items moved so no spot stays cool.
- Wrap upRooms cool, results are reviewed, and edges may get a residual product.
Heat Treatment on Graton Properties
Heat appeals to families who want no pesticide in bedrooms and to owners who need crew quarters or a rented room back in use quickly. Most homes in 95444 date from the 1970s to 1990s, but cottages and outbuildings on farm parcels can have light electrical service, so ask whether the crew will bring its own power.
Remove These Beforehand
- Candles, crayons, lip balm, aerosols, medicines, houseplants and pets.
- Wine, vinyl records, photos and anything that could warp, melt or spoil.
- Any electronics on the crew's checklist.
- Leave clothing and bedding in place unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
How soon can we sleep in the room again?
Usually the same evening. Once the rooms cool and the crew signs off, most people move back in that night.
Would a space heater do the same thing?
No. The EPA cautions 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 Graton. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.