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Why Bed Bug Heat Treatments Are Effective | TNT PEST CONTROL
Jesse Trujillo (Owner) • Mar 31, 2020
Bed Bug Treatment FAQs
No one wants bed bugs. 99.6% of pest professionals encounter bed bugs every year, and they can quickly spread from your bed to your clothes, irritating you when all you want to do is go to sleep.
If you’re trying to get rid of these bugs, there are a few different processes that can be used. However, we feel that bed bug heat treatments are the most effective.
We’re not the only ones, either. The CDC (Center for Disease Control), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), and NPMA (National Pest Management Association) all state that heat treatment is the best way to get rid of bed bugs in Albuquerque.
Below, you’ll learn more about the process: why we recommend it, how long it takes, how many visits are required, and more. By the end, you should have a clear understanding of why we recommend bed bug heat treatments.
Will Bed Bug Heat Treatment Kill All Bed Bugs?
Yes, bed bugs are vulnerable to heat regardless of how old they are, from eggs to adults. This is one of the reasons we prefer it to fumigation, which doesn’t always kill bed bugs eggs.
How Do I Prepare for Bed Bug Heat Treatment?
Before we begin heat treatment, you’ll want to make sure everyone has what they need to stay out of the house for six to eight hours. This means you’ll want to make sure everyone has clothes that have been freshly washed and dried.
As well, you shouldn’t be applying other forms of insecticide before the treatment. Rest assured that the heat can do the job by itself.
Our most important piece of advice is this: don’t move any of your personal belongings outside of the room or house before treatment. This includes purses, backpacks, and briefcases. The bugs may have gotten onto these belongings, in which case they won’t experience the heat. This means they’ll be able to repopulate your home, requiring another treatment.
For more information, our bed bug heat treatment preparation list gives you a more extensive list of what to remove from your home.
If you want to throw out some belongings before the treatment begins, you may do so in a sealed bag.
How Hot Does The Treatment Need to Be?
While bed bugs will start dying at 100 degrees, we find that the treatment works best at 120-125 degrees. In order to get the best results and minimize the amount of time necessary, this is the temperature we work at.
How Long Does Bed Bug Heat Treatment Take?
Bed bug heat treatment usually doesn’t take more than six to eight hours.
How Many Treatments Are Required?
One of the best things about such bed bug treatment is that it usually only requires a single visit.
Looking for Bed Bug Extermination in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
You’ve come to the right place. Being a leading pest control company in Albuquerque, we understand how frustrating it can be to live with bed bugs. That’s why we’re proud to help Albuquerque residents get rid of their bed bugs in a quick, safe, professional manner.
If you have any questions about our services, or you’re ready to schedule a treatment, don’t hesitate to reach out to us by calling (505) 615-7321.
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