Heat can clear bed bugs from a Citrus Heights home in one day. Our technicians bring in professional heaters and fans, set wireless probes inside mattresses, couch cushions and wall gaps, and track each reading until every room reaches a lethal level. Most families sleep at home that night.
Why Heat Kills Every Life Stage
Eggs, nymphs and adults all die when held at a high enough temperature for long enough, and no bed bug population has shown resistance to heat. We hold the coolest spot in each room at about 120°F or more for a set time, moving furniture and turning cushions so no cool pocket is left.
Your Heat Day in Citrus Heights
- PrepYou remove the items on our list while we lay out cords and place probes.
- Ramp upRoom temperatures rise over several hours.
- HoldWe shift belongings until every probe reads on target.
- Cool offOnce the hold time ends, we switch off the heaters and walk you through every probe reading.
Heat in Citrus Heights Homes
Single-story ranch houses heat evenly, which suits the 1960s homes common across both ZIP codes. Converted garages and room additions sometimes have thinner insulation, so we watch probes on those outside walls closely. In apartments we confirm the building owner approves the equipment and power use first. Mild spring and fall days make the wait outside easier for pets and older family members.
Remove Before Heating
- Medicines, aerosols, candles, crayons, cosmetics, plants and pets.
- Electronics, musical instruments and any CPAP or oxygen equipment.
- Most clothing and bedding can stay in place.
- Open drawers and closet doors so hot air can move freely.
Heat Treatment FAQ
Summers here get very hot. Will leaving my bags in the car or garage kill the bugs?
Not reliably. A car or garage cools off at night and the inside of a packed bag can stay below a lethal level for hours. Our heaters, fans and probes hold every spot in the room at the right temperature for long enough.
Will heat hurt the wood paneling in my 1960s house?
Solid paneling and built-in shelves handle treatment temperatures well. We still ask about anything fragile, such as vinyl blinds, candles or old photos, and move it out before heating starts.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. A licensed technician comes out to your Citrus Heights address to look for signs. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.