Bed Bugs: Do Heat Treatments Actually Work?

Bed Bugs: Do Heat Treatments Actually Work? - Green Pest Solutions

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Think you’ve found bed bugs? Don’t panic! After conducting your own inspection, be sure to call a professional and follow these simple steps to contain the issue.

WATCH: What To Do If You Find Bed Bugs

The name can be deceiving—bed bugs aren’t just found on your bed. They can hide in clothes, stuffed animals, shoes, and more, which is how they end up coming home with you from a trip. If you are wondering if you have bed bugs, the peskiest of stowaways, consider the signs:

You have red, itchy bumps in a line
You find cast bug shells or fecal matter on your bed

Sound familiar? Then bed bugs may be the culprit.

In addition to working with a professional, heat treatments will help to exterminate bed bugs.

Bring on The Heat.

In order to exterminate bed bugs using heat, it is important you get the temperature right. The lethal temperature for bed bugs is between 117 F and 122 F. There are a few ways you can get that toasty environment that will take care of them:

Steam: Steam gets into all of the little crevices that can not be inspected. It also kills larvae and eggs.
Dryers: Place small items, like clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, in your dryer and use the highest heat setting.

Dealing with a Bed Bug Problem? We Can Help.

The pest professionals at Green Pest Solutions have dealt with the dreaded bed bug before. If you want help exterminating the pests or want to take some preventative measures to stave off another outbreak, please consider giving us a call to schedule a free consultation. Contact us today at 855-312-7157.