Heat can clear bed bugs from a Porterville home in one day. Our technicians set up professional heaters and fans, place wireless probes inside mattresses, cushions and wall gaps, and watch the readings until every room reaches a lethal level. Most families sleep at home that same night.
How Heat Kills Every Life Stage
Eggs, nymphs and adults all die when held at a high temperature long enough, and bed bugs have never shown resistance to heat. We keep the coolest spot in each room at about 120°F or more for a set time, turning cushions and shifting furniture so no cool pocket is left behind.
Heat Day in Porterville
- PrepYou take out the items on our list while we set up cords and probes.
- Warm upRoom temperatures climb over several hours.
- HoldWe move belongings until every probe hits the target.
- Cool downHeaters shut off and we go over the probe readings with you.
Why Valley Summers Do Not Do the Job
Porterville summers are hot, with average July highs near 100°F, but a hot car, garage or backyard never holds a steady lethal temperature through a packed bag or a thick mattress, and it cools off at night. Heat works best here in rooms with several beds, since everything in the room is treated together. For mobile homes we check the electrical setup before bringing in equipment.
Take These Out Before Heat Day
- Medicines, aerosol cans, candles, crayons, makeup, plants and pets.
- Electronics, instruments and any CPAP or oxygen machine.
- Most clothes and bedding can stay where they are.
- Leave drawers and closet doors open so hot air can circulate.
Heat Treatment FAQ
July here hits 100 degrees. Can I just leave the mattress in the sun?
No. Porterville summer highs average about 100°F, which is far below what is needed, and the inside of a mattress stays cooler than the surface. Bugs also crawl away from heat if they can. Our equipment holds the coolest spot in the room at a lethal level for a set time.
Can all the beds in one room be treated at once?
Yes. That is one of the strengths of heat. Bunk beds, cribs and mattresses in the same room all reach temperature together, so you do not have to strip and treat each one on its own.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. A licensed technician comes out to your Porterville address to look for signs. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.