Heat can clear bed bugs out of an apartment or small house in one working day. The crew sets up heaters and fans, raises the temperature in stages and follows it with wireless probes placed in mattresses, cushions and along the walls. Most Lawndale households sleep at home again that night.
Why Heat Reaches Every Stage
Bed bugs and eggs die when they stay at a high enough temperature for long enough, and no bed bug population has shown resistance to heat. Our team works to hold the coolest spot in every room at about 120°F or more for a set time, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so heat gets everywhere.
How the Day Runs
- PrepYou remove heat-sensitive items while the crew places heaters, fans and sensors.
- Warm upThe temperature rises gradually over a few hours.
- HoldSensors are watched and furniture is shifted to erase cool spots.
- Wrap upRooms cool, results are checked and a residual may go along the edges.
Heat in Lawndale Homes
A large share of the housing in 90260 dates from the 1940s and 1950s, so our technicians often look at the electrical panel first or bring a generator. In a multi-unit building, heat usually goes one apartment at a time while the owner arranges checks of the units next door. Parents of young children often pick heat because nothing gets sprayed on the bed.
Take These Out First
- Candles, crayons, makeup, spray cans, medicine, houseplants and pets.
- Anything else on the crew's list, such as some electronics.
- Keep clothes and bedding where they are unless told otherwise.
- Open closets, drawers and cabinets so the hot air can move.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Could I bake my things in the car on a hot day instead?
No. A parked car warms unevenly, and the middle of a packed bag or box may never get hot enough for long enough. Professional heat uses temperature probes to prove each spot reached a lethal level.
Do we have to be out all day?
Yes. People and pets stay away while the heaters run, which usually fills most of a day. Most households can return that evening after the rooms cool.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. We book an inspection at your Lawndale home at a time that suits you. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.