What Kind of Bed Bug Treatment Do We Use?
Regardless of whether you’ve confirmed the infestation or not, you don’t want to let the problem fester. At Brants Pest Control in El Paso, we can help you determine if you have an infestation and treat it if you do. Many companies use chemical treatments to rid your home of bed bugs. This requires you to wash and bag items in your home, inspect books, toys, and electronics for bugs, vacuum and wash the floors, and throw away many of your possessions. All of this can be a huge pain. Chemical treatments use pesticides like pyrethrins, desiccants, and neonicotinoids. While these are all relatively safe, heat treatment will guarantee there are no leftover chemicals, so it’s safer for pets and young children.
With a heat bed bug treatment, you only have to remove aerosol cans. Heat is effective for killing bedbugs without the harsh effects of chemicals. Bed bugs can’t withstand high temperatures, so the heat will kill them and their eggs. You can place bedding, luggage, sheets, and clothing in a “hot box,” which keeps these items at a heat higher than the lethal temperature for bed bugs for a sustained amount of time.