Bye Mice. Bye Ants. Bye Cockroaches.

There's no denying that bed bugs are one of the most frustrating and stressful infestations any homeowner may face. Not only do bed bugs cause severe discomfort and even sleep disruptions, but they're also shockingly hard to eliminate. These pests can follow you from room to room or even house to house and survive in conditions that kill many other bugs.

Effectively dealing with bed bugs requires treating the entire infestation. Anything less extreme may temporarily suppress the problem, but it will inevitably return as the eggs hatch and future generations breed. If you're trying to decide on the best way to permanently remove a bed bug infestation from your home, consider these three reasons why heat treatments are an excellent solution.

1. Non-Destructive

Heat treatments typically increase the temperature in your home to no more than 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is hot enough to kill bed bugs and their eggs, and it's certainly dangerous for human occupation, but it's not warm enough to damage most possessions. While you may have to remove a few heat-sensitive items, most of your belongings will be safe during the treatment.

The non-destructive nature of heat treatment offers a significant advantage over other bed bug control methods. You won't need to throw out items where bed bugs can nest since the heat will kill them and destroy their eggs. As a result, using a heat treatment can be a far less disruptive option that will allow you to return to your home more quickly.

2. Thorough Results

Insecticide treatments are effective, but they require a thorough and careful application. Bed bugs can hide in numerous locations throughout your home, and they may flee to hidden areas as conditions worsen. Killing the current generation of bed bugs and destroying their eggs requires a pest control expert to treat your whole home thoroughly, and any missed spots can lead to future infestations.

Heat treatments require less precision with a higher margin of error. Since these treatments raise the temperature throughout your home, bed bugs won't have anywhere to hide. This method will also kill bed bugs traveling between rooms or in areas where your exterminator may not expect them, providing a more thorough cleaning.

3. Quick Turnaround

There's no residue or dangerous aftereffects of heat treatment. Once the treatment is complete, you'll only need to allow your home to air out and return to a more normal and comfortable temperature. While your pest control expert may still apply barrier pesticides to prevent future infestations, these typically won't be in your living spaces and aren't a concern for house occupants.

These quick results can be one of the most significant benefits of heat treatment. After days, weeks, or even months of dealing with the stress of a bed bug infestation, heat treatment will allow you to solve the problem quickly and start enjoying your home again.  

For more information, contact a local company like No Bull Bed Bug Control.