Heat can clear a bed bug problem in one day. Our technicians set up professional heaters and fans, place wireless sensors inside mattresses, cushions and wall gaps, and follow the readings until every room reaches a lethal temperature. Most Mountain View households sleep at home again that night.
Why Heat Reaches Every Life Stage
Bed bugs have not developed tolerance to lethal heat. When a room holds the right temperature for long enough, eggs, nymphs and adults all die. We keep the coolest spot in each room at about 120°F or higher for a set time, turning mattresses and lifting cushions so no cool pocket is left.
Treatment Day
- PrepareYou take out heat-sensitive items while we set up heaters, fans and sensors.
- Warm upRoom temperatures climb over a few hours.
- HoldWe watch every sensor and move belongings so heat reaches each corner.
- Cool and reviewWe shut down, let the rooms cool and walk you through the temperature log.
Heat in Mountain View Homes
Single-story houses, common among the 1940s and 1950s homes of 94040, heat evenly because all the rooms are on one level. In older apartment buildings we coordinate with the manager first, since the heaters draw heavy power and some complexes need staff to open electrical rooms. We also treat shared baseboards and wall plates so bugs escaping the heat do not move into the unit next door.
Take These Out First
- Pets, plants, medicines, cosmetics, candles and aerosol cans.
- Laptops, tablets, game consoles and anything else we flag as heat sensitive.
- Leave clothes and bedding in place unless we tell you otherwise.
- Open drawers, cabinets and closet doors so warm air can circulate.
Heat Treatment FAQ
Can I leave my suitcase in a parked car to kill the bugs?
That is not reliable. Mountain View summer days rarely get a packed bag hot enough, all the way through, for long enough. Professional heaters with temperature sensors are the dependable way to do it.
Do we have to leave during the treatment?
Yes. Everyone, including pets, waits elsewhere while the heaters are on, and so do items that could soften or melt. Most households return the same evening after the rooms cool down.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. We book an inspection at your Mountain View home at a time that suits you. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.