Heat can clear bed bugs from a Novato home in a single day. Our technicians bring professional heaters and fans, place wireless probes inside mattresses, cushions and wall gaps, and track the readings until every room reaches a lethal level. Most families sleep at home again that night.
Why Heat Kills Every Life Stage
Bed bugs and their eggs die when held at a high enough temperature for long enough. Our probes need to show at least about 120°F at the coolest point in each room for a set period, and we flip mattresses and shift cushions during the job so no cooler pocket remains.
Heat Day in Novato
- SetupYou take out the items on our list while we run cables and place probes.
- Warm upRoom temperatures rise steadily over several hours.
- HoldWe move furniture until each probe hits the target.
- Cool downWe switch off the heaters, let the rooms cool and walk you through the probe log.
Heat in Novato Homes
Novato rarely gets hot enough to matter, and an air-conditioned or fog-cooled bedroom stays mild even in summer, so nature does none of the work. Thick plaster walls in older Hamilton base buildings soak up heat, and we add probes along exterior walls and window sills there. Large open floor plans in newer homes need more fans to keep air moving, and we plan setup around steep driveways in the hill neighborhoods.
Take These Out First
- Medicines, aerosol cans, candles, makeup, crayons, houseplants and pets.
- Electronics, instruments, vinyl records and anything that might melt.
- Most clothing and bedding can stay where it is.
- Leave drawers and closet doors open so warm air can circulate.
Heat Treatment Questions
Can I leave my mattress in a hot car on a sunny day instead?
No. A parked car warms unevenly, cools quickly in the afternoon wind off the bay and rarely holds a lethal temperature through a thick mattress or a packed bag. Our heaters, fans and probes are what bring every hiding spot to the target.
My mother lives with us. Can she stay in one room while we heat the rest?
No one, person or pet, can be inside during heat treatment. Plan a day out, and most families are back in the evening once the rooms cool.
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 Novato. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.