One day of heat is often enough to clear a bedroom. Our technicians set up commercial heaters and fans, place wireless sensors inside mattresses, couch cushions and wall edges, and track the readings until every spot is hot enough. Most Castro Valley households sleep at home again that same night.
Why Heat Works So Well
Unlike sprays, heat has no resistance problem, and it is lethal to eggs as well as to nymphs and adults. We keep the coolest spot in each treated room at about 120°F or higher for a set time, turning mattresses and moving cushions so no cool pocket remains.
Treatment Day
- PrepYou take out heat sensitive items while we place heaters, fans and sensors.
- WarmingOver a few hours the rooms reach the killing range.
- HoldingSensor readings guide us as we flip mattresses and open up cushions.
- CoolingWe shut the heaters down, let the house settle and walk you through the logged readings.
Heat in Castro Valley Homes
The 1940s is the most common build decade in 94546, while the 1980s leads in the hills of 94552. Older valley homes can have smaller electrical service and drafty additions, so we confirm the power plan and seal off gaps that let heat escape. Newer canyon houses are larger, so we plan the job room by room. In duplexes and apartments we often add a residual product along shared walls in case bugs move away from the heat.
Remove These First
- Medicines, candles, aerosol cans, cosmetics, plants and pets.
- Electronics, vinyl records, musical instruments and anything else we mark as heat sensitive.
- Clothes and bedding can usually stay unless we say otherwise.
- Leave drawers and closet doors open so warm air can move.
Heat Treatment Questions
Our house still has older wiring. Can you still use heat?
Often, yes. We check the electrical panel and plan where each heater draws power before treatment day. If the house cannot safely carry the load, we suggest a chemical and steam plan instead.
Can we leave the cat in the house during heat treatment?
No. Pets, people and plants all need to be out of the rooms being heated. Most families spend the day elsewhere and are back in their beds that night.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. Our team sets up your Castro Valley inspection after the first call. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.