Bed Bug Heaters and Pest Control Heaters

Professional Bed Bug Heaters For Commercial and Industrial Pest Control

Pest control heaters provide an effective, chemical-free solution to bed bug eradication. Designed for commercial pest management companies, facilities maintenance teams, housing providers, hospitality businesses, and specialist contractors, our range of bed bug heaters delivers high temperatures and consistency needed to eliminate bed bugs throughout all stages of their natural lifecycle.

At National Heater Shops, we supply a comprehensive selection of industry leading bed bug heaters from trusted manufacturers such as Master, Broughton, Thermobile and Arcotherm amongst others. These units help professionals carry out safe, efficient and scalable bed bug heat treatment projects across a range of environments.

Heat Treatment For Bed Bug Extermination

As bed bugs and pests are beginning to develop resistances to conventional chemical treatments, heat is becoming a more popular treatment option for bed bug extermination.

Heat treatment for bedbugs works by slowly dehydrating the pests which eventually destroys their enzymes and proteins, which kills them. In order to achieve this, a consistent temperature of 50°C is needed.

The space is first prepared for the treatment to take place, which includes removing electronics, aerosols or other potentially heat sensitive items. These items should be isolated in bags, to prevent the spread of any pests. Once the room is prepared, a baseline ambient heat is applied using equipment. Eventually, additional specialist heating equipment is used to raise the temperature to an inhospitable level where it remains steady for multiple hours ensuring the bedbugs are eliminated.

The length of time it takes for this treatment to be fully effective depends on the insulation of the area, the size of the area and the ventilation. During this process, the temperature is monitored using digital thermostats to ensure the required temperature is maintained and effective.

Why Choose Bed Bug Heat Treatment?

Bed bug heat treatment has become one of the most reliable and effective methods for controlling infestations without relying solely on chemical applications. These temperatures prove to be fatal to bed bugs in various stages of their lifecycle, from eggs to adults. Heat treatment is also capable of reaching places standard chemical treatment cannot, such as deep cracks, crevices, furniture, mattresses and other difficult to reach places where pests are capable of hiding.

Key advantages of bed bug heat treatment include, but are not limited to:

• Chemical-free treatment methods

• Effective against bed bugs at all stages of their lifecycle

• Reduced risk of pesticide resistance

• Faster treatment times and reduced likelihood of multiple rounds of treatment

• Ability to reach hidden harbourage areas

• Minimal disruption to treated environments when managed correctly.

Heaters For Pest Control

Many of our heaters are scalable, meaning that multiple can be used to reach the desired temperature in areas of a certain size. For instance, the Master EKO 3 Electric Bed Bug Heater - 240v is a portable, reliable unit that benefits from multiple units to reach and maintain the ideal temperature.

Indirect space heaters provide powerful, gas-powered heat to an area. The units themselves stay situated outside, and the warm, clean air is ducted inside the building or location. As these units are gas-powered, they have to remain outside as fumes and odour is produced by them. One such example of an indirect space heater is the Small Space Heater Package (Arcotherm EC22 Indirect).

Air movers, temperature monitoring equipment and supporting accessories designed to create consistent heat distribution are also commonly used in bed bug heat treatment processes.

Browse our selection of bed bug steamers and treatment for additional pest control equipment.

Choosing The Right Pest Control Heaters

When it comes to choosing the best pest control heater for your needs, there are a few things that should be considered.

• Treatment size area. Many spaces require multiple heating units to allow for adequate heat to be reached.

• Power availability.

• Fuel availability

• Airflow requirements. Proper heat circulation is essential for bed bug treatment. Air movers and fans are often used alongside heaters to ensure even temperature distribution.

• Treatment frequency. Businesses conducting regular treatments may benefit from investing in higher-capacity equipment designed for intensive commercial use.

• Compliance and safety.

Still unsure which heater best suits your needs? Contact us or speak to our friendly sales team for advice.

Bed Bug Heater FAQs:

What are bed bug heaters used for?

Bed bug heaters are specialist heating systems used by professionals that raise temperatures within an infested area to levels that are lethal to bed bugs and their eggs.

How effective is bed bug heater treatment?

When carried out correctly, bed bug heat treatment is widely regarded as one of the most effective methods for eliminating bed bugs. Heat can help penetrate areas that are impossible or very hard to reach otherwise with traditional methods.

What temperature is required for bed bug heat treatment?

Treatment temperatures vary depending on the equipment and treatment plan being used. Some operators choose to use both heat treatment and pesticide to remove pests, whilst others rely solely on heat treatment. Typically, the area needs to reach approximately 50°C to begin killing bed bugs and their eggs.

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