What is bed bug heat treatment?
Pros raise the temperature in the affected rooms high enough, for long enough, to kill bed bugs and their eggs, using special heaters and fans. It's often done in a single day.
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Pros raise the temperature in the affected rooms high enough, for long enough, to kill bed bugs and their eggs, using special heaters and fans. It's often done in a single day.
What to know
- Can treat furniture and belongings in place.
- Some items need to be removed beforehand.
- Often combined with targeted products.
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