Heat can finish a bed bug job in one day. The crew sets up professional heaters and fans to drive room temperatures up and places wireless sensors inside mattresses, cushions and along the walls. Most Napa households sleep at home again that night.
Why Heat Works on Every Stage
Eggs, nymphs and adults all die when held at a high enough temperature for long enough, and bed bugs have no resistance to heat. Our technicians typically keep the coolest spot in each room at about 120°F or more for a set time, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so no cool pockets remain.
Treatment Day
- Set upYou remove heat-sensitive items while heaters, fans and sensors go in.
- Heat upTemperatures rise over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew watches readings and shifts belongings so heat reaches all of them.
- Cool downRooms cool, the crew checks results and may apply a lasting product at the edges.
Heat in Napa Houses
Napa has many homes from the 1940s through the 1960s, and some Victorians near downtown are far older, so our crew often checks the panel first or bring a generator. Antiques, wine stored in a closet and older plaster walls should be pointed out early. Heat suits people working long hours at hotels and wineries who cannot keep booking return visits.
Remove These First
- Candles, wax, cosmetics, aerosol cans, medicine, wine bottles, houseplants and pets.
- Any other items on the crew's list, including some electronics.
- Leave clothes and bedding where they are unless told otherwise.
- Open drawers, closets and cabinets so hot air can circulate.
Heat Treatment Questions
Can I leave a bagged mattress in a hot car on a summer day?
It is not a dependable fix. A car rarely holds the middle of a mattress or a packed bag hot enough for long enough, and bugs can crawl into the seats. Professional heaters with probes are what make heat reliable.
Do we need to be out of the house?
Yes, while the heat is running. People, pets and heat-sensitive items go elsewhere, and most families come back the same evening after the rooms cool.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. Our team sets up your Napa inspection after the first call. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.