Thermal heat has been determined to be one of the most effective, efficient, and convenient pest control treatments. While its uses are limited to bed bugs, cockroaches, beetles, and mites, it has proven time and time again to be revolutionary. Why do consumers turn to heat treatment when combating pest problems? Learn the answer to this question by reading the content provided in the article below.
Starts Killing On Impact
Thermal heat treatment relies on temperatures up to 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Pests cannot survive more than 30 minutes in 118-degree Fahrenheit environments. The heat begins to pull the moisture out of their bodies, resulting in death within 15 and 30 minutes. This is just one reason why consumers turn to thermal heat to treat bed bugs.
If an exterminator guarantees thermal heat kills bed bugs on contact, this should be a red flag. If an exterminator guarantees thermal heat will begin killing bed bugs on contact, this is a good sign the professional is telling the truth. Depending on the environment, how the thermal heat treatment is implemented, and temperatures, it can take anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes to fully eradicate a colony of bed bugs.
Bed Bug Thermal Heat Treatment Implementation
Contrary to belief, every bed bug case is unique. Some are more severe than others while others are in complicated environments. For example, a bed bug infestation in a commercial establishment is considered a complicated environment. Why? Well, it mainly has to do with public ramifications. If the guests at the hotel find bed bugs in their rooms, it could go public, resulting in boatloads of 1-star customer reviews.
Now, this is not to say that residential bed bug infestations are less detrimental to those involved. In fact, people living in bed bug-infested conditions suffer from extreme anxiety. If the infestation is not eliminated in a timely manner, the victims could experience paranoia and depression as well.
Discretion is key to an effective thermal heat bed bug treatment implementation. We utilize the highest level of discretion when implementing thermal heat treatment.
Our Bed Bug Inspection Service
If your property is at high risk for bed bugs, visual inspection is a necessity. Whether you own a house, motel, apartment complex, hospital, outpatient surgical center, or skilled nursing facility, bed bugs could be the end.
A routine visual inspection assesses the entire property, starting with the high-risk areas, such as the bedroom. The inspector implements the inspection with the bed because this is the bed bug’s favorite hiding place. Bed bugs are parasitic insect species that feed on the blood of humans and animals, preferably the former.
We thoroughly inspect the mattress, box springs, bed frame, pillows, and bed linen. Our inspectors look for signs – dried blood stains, dark bed bug exoskeletons, a foul musty odor, and live eggs, larvae, and adult bed bugs. If any of these signs are detected during the inspection, it is likely that you are already a victim of bed bugs. These insects refuse to hang around when they cannot access blood meals. A long-term empty bed will rarely be infested with bed bugs.
Do Homes Need To Be Vacant During Thermal Heat Treatment?
Yes, but not for the reasons you may think. Thermal heat is a non-toxic pest management treatment that utilizes high temperatures, not dangerous chemicals. Humans and pets cannot survive in temperatures of 118 degrees Fahrenheit for long periods of time. Our eco-friendly thermal heat treatment policy requires infested homes and businesses to be vacant before implementation.
If you would like to learn more about our quality thermal heat treatment for cockroaches and bed bugs, do not hesitate to contact our office.
Bed Bug Heat Treatments in NYC
It is no big secret that bed bugs are a huge problem in the New York area. While their presence is growing throughout the world, they seem to be particularly bad in the NYC area. When you combine this with the mental anguish and the speed of their reproduction rates, this is probably why more and more people are opting for heat treatment as a solution to dealing with these critters. Thermal heat treatment is without a doubt one of the best options available and below you will discover why.
Why Does Heat Treatment Beat The Rest?
More and more pest control companies out there are starting to offer heat treatment as a solution to their customers and it really makes sense why. Not only is the treatment completely 100 percent safe for everyone involved, but also it is backed scientifically with proven results. Bed bugs like to get into some of the most troublesome spots like in electrical outlets, under baseboards, in furniture, and behind wallpaper. Bed bugs are even capable of getting in nail hole sized cracks and spots in drywall.
This makes the troublesome critter extremely difficult to eradicate with lesser treatments, but this is exactly where heat treatments can come in handy, as it will penetrate these surfaces and eliminate the pest on contact.
How Exactly Does Heat Treatment Work?
When it comes right down to it, heat treatment is fairly easy to understand the concept. The first thing that you need to know is that bed bugs cannot survive in extreme heat. When they come into contact with temperatures of anywhere from 117 to 122 degrees F, their bodies will just shut down.
So essentially techs bring in specialized heaters and other equipment to raise the temperature in your home. These machines will be placed in each room and when that room reaches 122 degrees F it will effectively kill the bed bugs, larvae, and their eggs.
Is This Treatment Effective?
There are without a doubt tons of options when it comes to eliminating bed bugs, but heat treatments are probably one of the most effective on the market. Sure, the heat is going to eradicate any bed bug that it comes into contact with, but that doesn’t mean it will come into contact with every single bug. Bed bugs are pretty smart and there might even be some that will be able to escape. If a bug can travel out of the home and get to safety before it comes into contact with this heat it will probably survive only to return late. This is rare, but it is always a possibility.
How Long Does The Treatment Take?
Each company out there is going to be different, but the standard form most bed bug heat treatments are right around two hours. Raising the heat for a good two hours should be sufficient enough to kill any bed bug that is exposed inside the home. You, your pets, and your family can quickly re-enter the home right after the treatment is over. This is something that sets heat treatment apart from pesticides and other chemicals, which require you to be out of the home for hours and sometimes even days.
What Can You Expect?
You will have to evacuate the home during the heat treatment due to the fact that the home will become extremely hot. Every company is different, but you can probably expect to be out of the home for two to three hours. The great thing is that you can reenter the home right after the treatment is complete and heat is without a doubt one of the quickest and most effective ways to eliminate bed bugs in the New York area.
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