One day of heat is often enough to rid a home of bed bugs. The crew brings commercial heaters and fans, then places sensors inside mattresses, cushions and wall edges to track the temperature. In most Friant homes, the family is back inside that evening.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and their eggs die when kept hot enough for long enough, and no bug can grow resistant to heat. Crews usually hold the coolest spots in each room at about 120°F or more, flipping cushions and standing mattresses up so the heat soaks through.
How the Day Goes
- PrepItems that can melt come out, then heaters, fans and probes go in.
- Heat upRooms climb to target over a few hours.
- HoldReadings are watched closely, and items get moved so no cool pocket remains.
- FinishOnce rooms cool, results are checked and a residual may go on edges.
Heat Treatment in Friant's Hot Summers
Summer highs in this part of Fresno County often top 100°F. That outdoor heat is not a treatment, but it can shape the day: some crews prefer an early start, and warm rooms may reach target sooner. Many newer homes in the hills are large, so ask how many heaters the crew brings and whether your electrical panel can handle the load. If you own an RV, ask if the company can heat the rig too.
Take These Out First
- Pets, houseplants, medicine, aerosol cans, candles, crayons and lipstick.
- Vinyl records, photos and anything that could warp or melt.
- Any electronics or instruments the crew lists.
- Clothing and bedding usually stay in place unless the crew says otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Can we be home again that night?
Usually. Once the rooms cool down and the crew checks the results, most families move back in the same evening.
It hits over 100 degrees here in summer. Can I just close up the trailer and let the sun do it?
No. A parked rig heats unevenly, and bed bugs hide in shaded seams and cushions that stay cooler. Only a controlled treatment with sensors can confirm every spot reached a lethal temperature.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a free referral service. When you call or send the form, you are connected with an independent, licensed pest control company that serves Friant. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.