Heat treatment works on the idea that bed bugs and their eggs cannot survive sustained high temperatures, so instead of treating surfaces piece by piece, the whole room is brought up to a temperature that deals with activity throughout the space, including spots that are hard to reach with a spray. For a heavier problem in Fortitude Valley, this whole-room approach can cover more ground in one visit than spot treatment alone.
Setting up for a heat treatment takes some preparation. The crew we book will ask you to remove items that cannot handle high heat, such as candles, aerosols, electronics and some plastics, and to leave the room clear so warm air can move freely around furniture, skirting boards and the bed itself. Homes in Fortitude Valley vary in size and layout, from single bedrooms in units to larger rooms in older houses, and the time needed for a heat treatment depends on the size of the space and how much furniture is in it.
Once the room reaches the right temperature and holds it for the needed time, the crew will tell you when it is time to go back in and what to check over the days after.
- A room-by-room plan for which spaces need heat treatment
- Guidance on what to remove before the crew arrives
- Equipment that brings the whole room to a sustained temperature
- Attention to furniture, skirting boards and soft furnishings in the room
- A rundown of what to expect once the room has cooled
Call 07 3543 7771 to ask whether heat treatment suits your bed bug problem in Fortitude Valley.
