Heat treatments work by raising the temperature in your home, work space, hotel, or office to above 120° F; preferably between 125°F-140°F. At this temperature, adult bed bugs and eggs can be eradicated quickly, provided the bed bugs and their eggs have direct exposure to the lethal temperatures.

The optimal temperature to eliminate bed bugs is between 120 degrees and 130 degrees Fahrenheit. These temperature will need to be held from 2 to 24 hours depending on the levels of infestation and clutter.

To effectively exterminate bed bugs, the temperature to kill bed bugs must range from 120°F to 140°F (49°C to 60°C). Professional pest control services utilize specialized equipment to achieve and maintain these elevated temperatures safely, ensuring the elimination of bed bugs and their eggs.

Professional heat treatment exposes bed bugs to temperatures of 140°F (60°C) for three to six hours for the best results. Some household items, such as irons and hairdryers, can also terminate bed bugs, but they are less effective.