Heat Treatment - Can Bed Bugs Survive Low Temperatures?

Heat treatment can kill bed bugs in your home or business, even when they’re indoors, but it’s important to do it correctly. It’s important to keep the temperature above 113 degrees Fahrenheit because adults are unable to survive below this temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster the bed bugs will die.

Although temperatures in winter can drop to bone-chilling levels, bed bugs are not killed by cold temperatures. They survive these temperatures by flying away from their homes, which is why they are not as aggressive during these conditions. But don’t let this worry you – Ehrlich Pest Control Technicians are ready for any season.

It is possible to kill bed bugs with dry ice, but this method won’t work unless you use specialist equipment. In addition to using dry ice, you can also use CO2, although you need to use it moderately. Never try this method if you don’t know what you’re doing.

If you can’t bear the thought of the shivering temperature, you can freeze your items and let them stay there for a few days. However, this method takes time, and you have to treat each item individually.