Is Bed Bug Heat Treatment Permanent?

Is bed bug heat treatment permanent? This is one of the questions we’re most often asked. You see, ordering one of these treatments is a massive undertaking. As well as the money involved, you’ll also have to prepare your home, and get through the actual treatment itself.

This is why people want to know if this treatment is permanent and if these pests will survive. They want to know if the treatment is forever, or if this is something they’ll have to suffer again? To best honest, the answer to this question is yes and no. You see, it’s a little more complicated than that. Here’s what you’ll need to know about bed bug heat treatment.

Is bed bug heat treatment a once off thing? 

First of all, these treatments are 100% completely effective when it comes to eradicating bed bugs. This is proven by science, and by the thousands of people who have used these treatments. The reason why they are so successful is simple. The method used (heat) kills all bed bugs, along with their nymphs, and eggs.

This is what makes bed bug heat treatment superior to other things like fumigation. With that method, the eggs hatch and you’re quickly back to square one. This is a problem that you will not experience with heat treatments. So yes, in this sense, these treatments are permanent. Once we’ve finished with your residence, you’ll be able to sleep peacefully. Not only that, you will not be bothered by these pests for a long, long time.

Can bed bugs return?

Unfortunately, the issue is that most people do not live in a vacuum. Bed bugs exist all over the place. They are found out in nature, in public buildings, on public transport, and especially in hotels and B&Bs.

What this really means is that it’s extremely likely that one day you’ll bring these bugs back into your property. This happens without you even realising it. And if this does happen, the problem starts all over again.

The bottom line is that bed bug heat treatment will destroy all bed bugs on your property. The problem is that you could import the into your home again. Our advice to you is that you need to stay vigilant. It’s like losing weight – you don’t want to get fat again!

The best way to do this is by carefully checking for bed bugs. When you come home do not simply throw your clothes on the floor. Check over everything and make sure you haven’t returned with bed bugs. You can even do one better and throw your clothing straight into the washing machine. This is especially important if you’ve been on holiday. Look over every piece of clothing you took with you, and also check your luggage carefully.