Heat can clear bed bugs from a cabin or house in one day, which matters when the crew has driven a long way to get to Cobb. Technicians bring commercial heaters and fans and track temperatures with probes set inside mattresses, cushions and along the bottoms of walls.
Why Heat Works
Bed bugs and eggs die when held at a high temperature long enough, and they cannot build resistance to heat. Our technicians usually keep the coolest point in each room at about 120°F or higher, flipping mattresses and moving cushions so warmth reaches every layer.
The Treatment Day
- PrepareAnything that could melt is carried out before the crew places heaters, fans and probes.
- Warm upOver a few hours the rooms climb into the lethal range.
- Hold steadyThe crew watches the readings and shifts items until no cool pockets remain.
- Wrap upAfter cooling, the crew reviews the logs and may apply a residual at the edges.
Heat in Cobb Cabins and Rebuilt Homes
Older cabins from the 1940s and 1960s often have single-pane windows, open beams and loose wood siding that leak heat, while newer houses built after 2015 tend to hold it better. Ask whether the crew brings its own generator or needs a certain electrical panel, since some mountain lots have limited power.
Remove These First
- Pets, houseplants, aerosol cans, propane canisters, candles and ammunition.
- Medicines, vinyl records, crayons and anything that can melt or warp.
- Laptops or instruments the crew asks you to take out.
- Clothes and bedding often stay in place unless told otherwise.
Questions About Heat Treatment
Will we be back in the cabin by bedtime?
In most cases, yes. Once the rooms cool and the crew checks its temperature records, most people go back to their own beds that evening.
Why not just load the woodstove and close the doors?
Because it will not work and it is dangerous. The EPA says home heating cannot push every hidden spot high enough for long enough, and overfiring a stove raises fire risk.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. Our team sets a visit time with you in Cobb. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.