The Eco Benefits of Bed Bug Heat Treatment

There are two main ways to get rid of bed bugs. The first is fumigation. Unfortunately, this technique has many drawbacks. The biggest being that it uses large amounts of poisonous gases. In the case of bed bugs, they can be eliminated without the need for chemicals. This is also why most people prefer the second method, which is bed bug heat treatment. But what exactly does this method involve, and why is it good for the environment?

What is bed bug heat treatment?

The theory behind bed bug heat treatment is simple, and you can learn about how we do it here. Basically, organic life forms are susceptible to high temperatures. No matter what you’re dealing with, whether it’s a plant, animal, or bug, extreme heat will kill it. This has been proven by science.

In fact, this method has been extensively studied by pest control specialists. What they found is that bed bugs die when exposed to 47 degrees Celsius for twenty minutes. What they also discovered is that bed bug eggs are completely destroyed when exposed to these temperatures of 90 minutes. This, in a nutshell, is how bed bug heat treatment works.

How it works in practice is that a heat generating machine is placed in the infested room. This machine is basically a type of giant fan that blows hot air that heats up the room. In some cases this machine is used to pump hot air into the room. Regardless of how it is done, the machine is placed in the room for several hours. This length of time depends entirely on the severity of the infestation. It usually lasts anywhere from 2-8 hours.

How is bed bug heat treatment eco friendly?

Now, you’re probably wondering what any of this has to do with the eco benefits of bed bug heat treatment. Well, the benefit is simply that absolutely no chemicals are used during this treatment. Yes, that’s right, not a single drop of pesticide is required when carrying out this method of extermination. Remember, all this machine does is create hot air. It does not spray pesticide or generate fumes, or anything like that. This is clearly far better for the environment than using pesticides, and you can contact us today to find out more about the treatments we offer.

What this also means is that this method also has tremendous benefits for humans. The big problem with methods like fumigation is that you cannot be in the house while it’s being carried out. Not only that, you may actually have to vacate the property for up to two days. Along with this, you have to pack away things like food and clothing, move furniture, and take out houseplants. With heat treatments you have none of these problems. Preparation for your heat treatment is minimal and you can immediately enter the home once the treatment is completed.