Heat treatments
As the strongest chemicals continue to be taken off the market and pests continue to become resistant to various treatments, mainly chemical, we invest time and money in the most effective heat treatment technology and training in order to maximise effectiveness.
Heat treatments are eco-friendly, child- and pet-safe, and 100% effective.
Leaving heat treatments to be the best option if you want a chemical-free treatment in your business or family home. There are other great benefits in doing a full heat treatment such as killing all stages of life development in one. Because of this, the property can be put back into use without further delay, and the tenants do not have to suffer so many bites
Preventing Heat Damage
Heating an entire room to temperatures above 55 °C does carry certain risks. Some electronic devices are sensitive to high heat and may be damaged if left in the treated area. For this reason, we recommend removing all heat-sensitive electronics prior to treatment.
Living items such as plants and aquariums must also be relocated, as they cannot withstand the temperatures involved. To help customers prepare properly, we provide detailed preparation guidelines outlining which items should be removed or protected. Heat-sensitive belongings should be placed in rooms that will not be treated, such as bathrooms or kitchens, as applying heat in these areas may otherwise affect white goods and domestic appliances.
While every precaution is taken to protect your property, some materials within the treated rooms may still be affected by high temperatures. Wallpaper may occasionally curl or peel, lower-quality laminates can separate from furniture surfaces, and certain plastic fittings may soften, lose rigidity, or become distorted.
In some cases, to ensure a complete and effective eradication, parts of the treatment may need to be carried out manually. This is done using professional-grade Cimex eradicator steamers, allowing us to safely target specific areas while minimising the risk to surrounding materials.
Our priority is always to deliver a thorough, effective treatment while taking the utmost care of your home and belongings.
Is a heat treatment effective for bed bugs?
Heating your property to the bed bug eradication threshold (above 55 °C) effectively denatures the protein structure of both adult bed bugs and their eggs, resulting in complete elimination of the infestation.
It is a common misconception that extensive decluttering, furniture rearrangement, or DIY pest control measures will improve the effectiveness of a heat treatment. In reality, the opposite is true. One of the key advantages of professional bed bug heat treatment is its ability to eradicate infestations comprehensively without removing household contents. Removing items during the treatment process increases the risk of inadvertently spreading or reintroducing bed bugs that may be harbouring within those belongings.
As a general rule, items should remain in their original locations: what belongs in a room should stay in that room, and what belongs in a specific area should remain there. This allows the heat to penetrate evenly and ensures all potential harbourage points are treated effectively.
We strongly advise against DIY bed bug solutions involving over-the-counter pesticides, as improper use can contribute to pesticide resistance and make infestations more difficult to eliminate. Heat-based methods, by contrast, are among the safest and most effective non-chemical approaches available. While domestic steam cleaners may lack the power of professional equipment, they can be used safely for limited spot treatments.
However, under no circumstances should improvised or unsafe heat methods—such as attempting a DIY “bed bug oven” using a gas cooker—be attempted. These practices pose serious fire and safety risks.
Professional heat treatment remains the most reliable, thorough, and safe solution for long-term bed bug eradication when carried out correctly.
