Heat treatment can clear a Nevada City home of bed bugs in a single day. The crew brings commercial heaters and fans, places temperature probes in mattresses, furniture and wall edges, and keeps the heat on until every probe reads high enough.
How Heat Kills Bed Bugs
Bed bugs and eggs die when held at a high temperature long enough, and no strain has built resistance to heat. Our technicians usually aim to keep the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, standing mattresses on edge and moving cushions so heat reaches the core.
Timeline of a Heat Day
- PrepareHeat-sensitive items come out, then heaters, fans and probes go in.
- Ramp upRoom temperatures climb to the target over several hours.
- HoldProbes are monitored and belongings shifted until no cool pocket is left.
- Wrap upThe crew checks results after cooldown and may treat edges with a residual.
Heat in Older Nevada City Houses
Some homes near downtown date to the 1800s, and many others in 95959 were built from the 1960s through the 1980s. Single-pane windows, plaster walls and open floor gaps can let heat escape, so ask the crew how it handles drafty rooms and whether it needs a certain electrical service or brings a generator.
Remove These Beforehand
- Candles, aerosol cans, medications, ammunition, lighters, plants and pets.
- Old photographs, vinyl records and anything that could warp or melt.
- Electronics or instruments on the crew's removal list.
- Leave clothing and bedding in place unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Can we sleep at home the night of the treatment?
Usually yes. After the rooms cool and the crew reviews its temperature readings, most households move back in that evening.
Would cranking the wood stove do the same thing?
No. The EPA cautions that home heating cannot raise every hiding spot to a lethal temperature, and overfiring a stove or furnace is a fire hazard.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. Our team sets up your Nevada City inspection after the first call. Nothing is treated until you approve the price in writing.