Heat can wipe out bed bugs in a single day. The crew sets up professional heaters and fans to raise the room temperature and places wireless sensors inside mattresses, sofa cushions and along the base of walls. Most Hollister families are back in their own beds that night.
Why Heat Kills Every Life Stage
Eggs, nymphs and adults all die when held at a high enough temperature for long enough, and bed bugs have not developed resistance to heat. Our technicians typically keep the coolest point in each room at about 120°F or more for a set time, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so no cool pocket is left.
Treatment Day
- Set upYou remove heat-sensitive items while the crew places heaters, fans and sensors.
- Heat upTemperatures rise steadily over a few hours.
- Hold and shiftThe crew watches the readings and repositions belongings so heat reaches every spot.
- Cool downThe house cools, the crew confirms the kill and may treat room edges with a lasting product.
Heat in Hollister Homes
A large part of Hollister's housing went up in the 1970s and 1980s, with older homes near downtown. Our technicians often check the electrical panel first and may bring a generator. Heat suits commuter households that cannot spare several weeks of return visits, and families who want nothing applied to beds where children sleep.
Remove These Before the Crew Starts
- Candles, lipstick and crayons, aerosol cans, medicines, vinyl records, plants and pets.
- Any other items on the crew's list, such as certain electronics.
- Leave clothes and bedding where they are unless told otherwise.
- Open drawers and closet doors so hot air can move freely.
Heat Treatment Questions
Can I just leave a mattress in a hot car on a Hollister summer day?
It will not work reliably. The middle of a mattress or a packed bag rarely gets hot enough for long enough, and bugs can crawl into the car seats. Professional heaters and sensors are what make heat dependable.
Do we have to be out of the house?
Yes, for the day. People, pets and anything heat could damage leave the home, and most families come back that evening after the rooms cool.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. Our team sets up your Hollister inspection after the first call. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.