Heat can clear bed bugs from an entire house in a single day. Our technicians bring in commercial heaters and fans, tuck wireless sensors into mattresses, cushions and wall edges, and track every reading until each spot reaches the target. Most La Habra families are back in their own beds by night.
Why Heat Works on Every Stage
Eggs, nymphs and adults all die at high temperatures, and bed bugs cannot build up resistance to heat. We aim for about 120°F or more at the coolest spot in every room, held long enough to kill eggs, and we turn mattresses and cushions so no cool pocket is left.
What Happens on Heat Day in La Habra
- PrepYour family clears out the items on our heat list as our team rolls in heaters, fans and probes.
- Warm upThe rooms climb to temperature over a few hours.
- HoldReadings are tracked room by room, and cushions and mattresses get flipped to erase cool spots.
- Cool downOnce the hold time is met, the heaters shut down and you get a copy of the temperature record.
Heat in La Habra Houses
Many La Habra homes are 1 story houses from the 1940s to the 1960s, where heat moves evenly from room to room. Some still run on older electrical panels, so we confirm the power plan before treatment day. Heat is also a good fit for kids' rooms, since beds, stuffed animals and books can be treated without any product. In apartments that share a wall, we often add a residual product along that wall.
Pack These Up Before Heat Day
- Pets, plants, pills and prescriptions, plus spray cans and makeup.
- Crayons, candles, lip balm and anything else that can melt.
- Laptops, game consoles, tablets and other electronics we flag.
- Leave drawers and closet doors open so warm air can circulate.
Heat Treatment Questions
Is heat safe for my children's toys and books?
Most fabric toys and books handle the heat well, and heating them is one of the best ways to treat them. Crayons, plastic toys that can warp, batteries and electronics should come out first, and we give you a written list ahead of time.
Where do we go during the treatment?
Plan to be out for most of the day with your kids and pets, perhaps at a park or a relative's house. Most families come home and sleep in their own beds that night once the rooms have cooled.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. A licensed technician comes out to your La Habra address to look for signs. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.