If you, unfortunately, have bedbugs in your home, professional heat treatment is one of the most effective ways to eliminate the problem. This solution involves using heavy-duty heaters to bring the space to a temperature that is lethal for bedbugs. However, before this treatment can occur, you must get your area ready.

How to Prepare for Heat Treatment

1. Remove Heat Sensitive Items

Any flammable or hazardous items should be moved out of your home before treatment begins. This includes paint, chemicals, gas tanks, and adhesives. You should also remove anything that could melt or warp when exposed to high heat, including soaps, records, plastics, and delicate heirlooms. Make sure you inspect everything thoroughly to avoid forgetting about any possessions.

2. Move Items Away From the Bed

Heat treatment requires hot air to reach all parts of any affected areas. Move your bed away from the wall and move any items from underneath your mattress. Clothing and luggage are two other common areas for bedbugs to hide, so make sure suitcases are in the center of the room, and clothing is easily accessible.

3. Make Arrangements for Kids & Pets

Your home takes several hours to heat up and then cool down to a comfortable temperature after treatment. It’s not safe for people or animals, so make sure that your kids, pets, and plants have somewhere else to go during that day. Make sure they’re not carrying any bedbugs and either find lodging or see if you can stay with a family member or friend.

If you’re dealing with bedbugs, the professionals at Free Bee Pest Control LLC can help. Serving the Greater Dayton, OH, area, the exterminator provides a wide array of pest control solutions, including those for ants, spiders, and roaches. They also work with state-licensed beekeepers to remove bees in an environmentally conscious way. Visit the company’s website to learn more about their bedbug removal service. Request service by calling (937) 242-6170.