Heat can clear bed bugs in a day. A crew brings in commercial heaters and fans, raises the room temperature and places wireless sensors inside mattresses, couch cushions and along the base of walls. Most Burbank households sleep at home again that night.
How Heat Reaches Every Stage
Bed bugs and their eggs die when held hot enough for long enough, and heat resistance has never been found. Our crew aims to keep the coolest spot in each room at about 120°F or more for a set period, turning mattresses and cushions so no cool pocket survives.
Heat Day, Start to Finish
- PrepareYou take out heat-sensitive items while the crew sets heaters, fans and sensors.
- RaiseTemperatures climb over a few hours.
- MaintainSensor readings are logged and furniture is turned for even heat.
- CoolAfter the rooms cool, the crew reviews results and may apply a residual at the edges.
Heat in Burbank Homes
In 91505 and 91506, more homes date from before 1940 than from any later decade, so our technicians check the electrical panel and may bring a generator. Heat is popular with households that do not want product on a mattress, and in apartment buildings our crew plans around shared walls and neighboring units.
Take These Out Before Heat
- Candles, crayons, makeup, aerosol cans, medicine, vinyl records, plants and pets.
- Anything else on the crew's list, such as some electronics.
- Leave clothes and bedding in place unless told otherwise.
- Open drawers and closet doors so hot air moves freely.
Heat Treatment FAQs
Burbank summers hit triple digits. Can I just leave things in the car?
No. A parked car heats unevenly, and the inside of a pillow or bag may never stay hot enough long enough. Lethal heat in Burbank homes comes from commercial heaters, circulating fans and probes that log the readings.
How long are we out of the house?
Usually most of the day. People, pets and heat-sensitive items leave, and the household returns that evening after the rooms cool.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. A licensed technician comes out to your Burbank address to look for signs. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.