How to Kill Bed Bugs with Heat? Is heat truly the most effective technique to get rid of bed bugs? If you know what you're doing, yes. However, irritated and upset victims of these blood-sucking bugs frequently take matters into their own hands, with disastrous effects. Homes and apartment complexes are burned to the ground, personal property is destroyed, and lives are lost. If you live in Yuba City and are looking for a professional bed bug removal with heat, California Bed Bug Exterminators is the way to go. Sustained Temperature of Around 120 Degrees Fahrenheit This can't be accomplished by simply turning on the oven and opening the door. It also can't be done simply raising the temperature in your home.
Heaters must be carefully placed throughout a home to provide a consistent amount of heat in all areas. If the proper equipment is not used, this can be quite deadly. To keep a consistent temperature, professionals employ self-regulating heaters. We also employ heat sensors that are strategically placed to ensure that the heat is delivered where it is needed. How Long Do You Have to Heat Bed Bugs to Kill Them? The temperature at which a bed bug dies is determined by the temperature itself and exposure time. Bed bugs exposed to 113°F will die if they receive constant exposure to that temperature for 90 minutes or more. However, they will die within 20 minutes if exposed to 118°F. Interestingly, bed bug eggs must be exposed to 118°F for 90 minutes to reach 100% mortality. Heaters Cannot Accomplish The Job on Their Own Large, commercial fans must be used to circulate heat through the entire structure. If utilized improperly, these fans can damage the belongings in your home and push items near the heaters, and start a fire. A professional will make sure this doesn't happen.
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