Heat treatment can wipe out bed bugs in one day. Commercial heaters and fans warm the rooms while sensors confirm the heat has soaked into mattresses, recliner cushions and the edges of walls. Most Brentwood families are back in their bedrooms that night.
Why Heat Is So Effective
Bed bugs and eggs die when they are held at high temperature long enough, and they cannot build up resistance to heat. Crews usually keep the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or higher for a set time, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so heat reaches all the way through.
How the Day Runs
- PrepHeat-sensitive items are removed and heaters, fans and sensors are placed.
- Heat upThe rooms rise to target temperature over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew tracks readings and moves items so no cool pockets remain.
- Cool downRooms return to normal, results are checked, and edges may get a residual product.
Heat Treatment in Brentwood Homes
Heat appeals to 55+ residents who would rather avoid pesticides and to owners who want a rental back fast. Large two-story homes may be treated a few rooms at a time. Upstairs rooms can run warm in East County summers, so the crew plans heater and fan placement around that.
Remove These Before Treatment
- Candles, makeup, crayons, aerosol cans, medicines, plants and pets.
- Hearing aids, CPAP supplies and anything else heat could damage.
- Items on the crew's list, such as certain electronics.
- Leave clothes and bedding where they are unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Will it get too hot on a Brentwood summer day?
The crew controls the heat inside the treated rooms either way. On very hot days they may open or close areas of the house differently, so ask how they handle it.
Can I just turn my furnace all the way up?
No. The EPA cautions that home furnaces and space heaters cannot heat 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 Brentwood. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.