Heat can clear a house of bed bugs in a single day, which matters when our crew is driving out from Corning, Red Bluff or Orland. The crew sets up commercial heaters and fans and tracks probes placed in mattresses, cushions and along walls.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and their eggs die when held hot enough for long enough, and they cannot develop resistance to heat. Our technicians aim to bring the coolest spots in each room to about 120°F or more, turning mattresses on edge and shifting cushions so heat reaches every layer.
The Treatment Day
- PrepItems that could melt come out, then heaters, fans and sensors are placed.
- Ramp upRooms climb to target temperature over several hours.
- HoldThe crew watches readings and moves items until no cool spot remains.
- Wrap upAfter cooling, results are checked and edges may get a residual.
Heat Treatment on a Flournoy Ranch
Long dry summers in the Tehama County foothills mean a house often starts warm, which helps the heaters. Many ranch homes here date from the 1980s and 1990s, and some run on a single electrical panel shared with a shop or well pump, so ask whether the crew will tie in or bring its own generator.
Remove These Before the Crew Starts
- Candles, spray cans, medicine, ammunition, lighters, plants and pets.
- Photos, papers and anything that might warp.
- Electronics or instruments the crew points out.
- Leave clothing and bedding in place unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Will the family be back in bed by evening?
Usually. Once rooms cool down and the crew reviews the temperature logs, families usually return that evening.
Would a wood stove or space heaters do the job?
No. Household heaters and stoves cannot heat every corner evenly enough to kill bed bugs, the EPA warns, and running them hard is a fire risk.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA provides bed bug inspection and treatment across California. Our team sets a visit time with you in Flournoy. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.