How Effective is Heat Towards Bed Bugs?

Heating Bed Bugs: The Most Effective Method

Heating bed bugs is an extremely effective way to eliminate them and their eggs. When exposed to temperatures of 122°F, bed bugs start to panic and die within 30–90 seconds. However, Green Heat Treatments raise the temperature to 150-160°F, ensuring thorough heat penetration throughout the home—including inside walls—where bed bugs may hide.

Bed bugs are highly resistant to chemical treatments and can survive up to a year without feeding. Heat treatment works by suffocating bed bugs with extreme temperatures, making it a more reliable and eco-friendly option for eradicating infestations.

What Treatment Works Best in Killing Bed Bugs?

There are several methods available for treating bed bug infestations. While chemical treatments are commonly used, bed bugs have developed resistance over time, making them less effective. Moreover, chemicals can pose health risks to humans and pets.

Heat treatment is a safer and more effective alternative. Unlike sprays, heat can penetrate deep into cracks, crevices, and items where bed bugs and their eggs may hide. This makes heat treatment one of the best solutions for eliminating infestations.

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BED BUG HEAT TREATMENTS WORK?

Bed Bugs Hate Heat

Heat treatment is highly effective for eliminating bed bugs. When exposed to temperatures between 150-160°F, the proteins in bed bugs’ cells break down, causing them to die. This high heat ensures that all areas of the home receive proper penetration, including hard-to-reach spots where bed bugs may be hiding.

Potential Cold Spots

Cold spots are areas where heat may not penetrate effectively, reducing the success of heat treatments. Green Heat technicians identify these areas and address them. For example, basements with weak insulation or concrete foundations may not reach the necessary temperatures to fully eliminate bed bugs.

Bed Bugs and Chemical Resistance

Research shows that bed bugs have become increasingly immune to chemical treatments over time. Weaker bed bugs died off, but those with thicker skin survived and passed on their resistance, creating a cycle. Today, heat remains the most effective method to eliminate bed bugs, even against their growing resistance. Check out this study… Bed Bug Research