Heat can finish a bed bug job in a single day. Crews set up commercial heaters and fans and place sensors deep in mattresses, cushions and along walls to track the temperature. In most Cotati homes, people are back in their own beds that night.
Why Heat Is So Effective
Bed bugs and their eggs die when kept hot for long enough, and heat is not something they can build a resistance to. Crews typically hold the coolest spot in each room at about 120°F or higher for a set time, turning mattresses and lifting cushions so every layer heats through.
How the Day Unfolds
- Set upItems that cannot take heat are removed, then heaters, fans and probes are placed.
- Warm upTemperatures climb steadily over a few hours.
- HoldThe crew watches the readings and shifts furniture so no pocket stays cool.
- FinishRooms cool, results are reviewed, and edges may get a residual product.
Heat Treatment in Cotati Homes
Heat suits households that want no pesticide on their beds and duplex owners who need a unit back in use quickly. Much of 94931 was built in the 1960s and 1970s, so a careful crew checks the electrical panel before plugging in heaters. In a mobile home, ask how the company adapts its setup to the smaller space and lighter construction.
Remove These Before Treatment
- Candles, lip balm, crayons, spray cans, medicine, house plants and pets.
- Accordion bellows, guitar strings and other instruments that heat can damage.
- Anything else on the crew's list, such as some electronics.
- Leave clothing and bedding in place unless the crew says otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Do we have to leave for the day?
Yes, for the hours the rooms are being heated. Most households can come back that evening once the rooms cool down and the crew signs off.
Can I use space heaters to do this myself?
No. The EPA cautions that home heaters cannot raise a room evenly to a lethal temperature and create a real fire risk.
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 Cotati. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.