Heat can end a bed bug problem in a single day. Our technicians bring professional heaters and fans, tuck wireless sensors into mattresses, cushions and baseboard gaps, and track the readings until every room reaches a lethal temperature. Most Sunnyvale families sleep in their own beds again that night.
Heat Reaches Eggs, Nymphs and Adults
No bed bug population has shown tolerance to lethal heat. Once a room holds the right temperature for the right length of time, every life stage in it dies. We hold the coolest spot in each room at about 120°F or more for a set period, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so no cool pocket remains.
Treatment Day in Order
- SetupYou remove heat-sensitive items while we place heaters, fans and sensors.
- Ramp upRoom temperatures rise over a few hours.
- HoldWe watch the readings and shift belongings so heat reaches every corner.
- Cool downWe switch off, let the rooms cool and go over the sensor log with you.
Heat in Sunnyvale Homes
The single-story ranch homes of the 1940s and 1950s in 94087 heat evenly because every room sits on one floor. Manufactured homes also suit heat well once we protect anything that could warp. In apartment buildings we work with the manager, since heaters draw a lot of power and some complexes need staff to open electrical rooms, and we often treat shared baseboards so bugs fleeing the heat do not move next door.
Take These Out First
- Pets, houseplants, prescription bottles, lipstick, wax candles and spray cans.
- Laptops, monitors, vinyl records and anything else we mark as heat sensitive.
- Leave clothing and bedding where they are unless we say otherwise.
- Open drawers and closets so warm air can move through them.
Heat Treatment FAQ
Will a hot summer day in the car kill bugs in my luggage?
Do not count on it. Sunnyvale summers are warm but rarely hot enough for long enough to heat a packed bag all the way through. Professional heaters with sensors are the reliable option.
Can we stay home while the heaters run?
No. People, pets and anything that can melt stay out during treatment. Most households move back in that evening once the rooms cool.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA provides bed bug inspection and treatment across California. We schedule a licensed technician to check your Sunnyvale home. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.