GOT A HEAT TREATMENT COMING UP?
FOLLOW OUR COMPREHENSIVE PREPARATION GUIDELINES BELOW
FIGURE 1. Bed bugs of various life stages squeezing into the cracks of a mattress
What is the MOST important rule?
NEVER REMOVE INFESTED ITEMS FROM YOUR HOME
ONLY ITEMS THAT CAN BE COMPLETELY VISUALLY INSPECTED AND VERIFIED BED BUG FREE SHOULD BE REMOVED.
Bed bugs (and their sticky eggs) are excellent hitchhikers!
ANY items leaving with you should be thoroughly inspected prior to removal.
FOR MORE INFO
ABOUT BED BUGS
IF I CAN'T REMOVE MOST ITEMS, THEN
WHAT DO I DO WITH THEM?
Place sensitive items in a localized area within the home. A technician will inspect and remove prior to heat treatment, and if needed, provide alternative treatment options.
Some heat sensitive items can be placed inside the refrigerator or freezer during treatment (see below).
All other non-sensitive items can remain in place during the duration of the heat treatment.
during heat treatment, the entire structure, air, and everything inside it is heated to an extremely high temperature over 100f.
NOT EVERYTHING IN YOUR HOME CAN TAKE THE HEAT
ITEMS THAT MUST BE REMOVED
Plants are extremely heat sensitive and will die if they remain inside during heat treatment (even cactuses!).
Though bed bugs are unlikely to hide in soil, all plants should be thoroughly inspected prior to removal. Plants kept near sleeping areas should be inspected with extra caution.
Seeds and bulbs should also be removed.
- Candles
- Makeup, Perfume/Cologne
- Seeds
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Flammables, exposive items, firearms/ammunitions
- Fresh foods
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Items or foods that can melt (chocolate, candles, wax, etc)
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Alcohol
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Pressurized items (aerosal spray cans, oxygen tanks, etc)
- Instruments (wooden and string)
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Sentimental items
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Oil paintings or photo negatives
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AlcohoL
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Paint, Art Supplies
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Medications
Some small items can be stored inside a working refrigerator or freezer during heat treatment.
The refrigerator or freezer should remain plugged in.
- Candles
- Makeup, Perfume/Cologne
- Seeds
-
Flammables, exposive items, firearms/ammunitions
- Fresh foods
-
Items or foods that can melt (chocolate, candles, wax, etc)
-
Alcohol
-
Pressurized items (aerosal spray cans, oxygen tanks, etc)
- Instruments (wooden and string)
-
Sentimental items
-
Oil paintings or photo negatives
-
AlcohoL
-
Paint, Art Supplies
-
Medications
Some small items can be stored inside a working refrigerator or freezer during heat treatment.
The refrigerator or freezer should remain plugged in.
FINAL TO-DO BEFORE LEAVING TREAMTENT DAY
- Remove and destroy all corrugated cardboard.
- Dispose of all indoor trash or compost directly to curb.
- Place all magnets on counter (may demagnitize).
- Remove batteries from all remotes (eg. tv or garage door openers) and children’s toys.
- Take picture frames down from wall and place on floor.
- Take down plastic, wood, or vinyl blinds and place on floor for our inspection and removal prior to treatment.
- Ensure removal of ALL pets and important valuables (technician can inspect potential harborage items before removal if necessary) before exiting prior to treatment.
- UNPLUG all electrical items (eg., televisions, computers, laptop computers, tablets, iPads, and valuable game consoles).
- Ventilating (heating, air conditioning) equipment must be turned off.
- Sprinkler systems, heat sensors, and smoke alarms must be deactivated (EXCEPTION: Refrigerators and freezers can remain plugged in and operating).
FIGURE 9. EXAMPLE SET UP
FAST AND DISCREET
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL HEAT TREATMENT DAY LOOK LIKE?
SET UP: On the morning of the treatment, set up takes about an hour. Hoses, heaters, and circulating fans are strategically placed throughout the designated areas to be treated (see Figure 9, left).
Once the treatment begins, the location will be inaccessible for 4-8 hours, depending on size and severity of infestation.
DISCREET: Our vehicles, equipment, and uniforms are discreet.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
KUTT SERVICE CORP. offers rentals of hampers, clothing racks, and hangers for aiding in the prepatory process for an additional fee.
Please CALL US for more information.
