How to Know When Bed Bugs Die
WouterSeveral factors may influence how quickly bed bugs die. First, the temperature must be high enough to kill them. A temperature above 40 degC is sufficient to kill adult bed bugs. However, this temperature must be kept at or below 50 degC for the eggs and larvae to survive. The temperature needed to kill bed bugs is higher than what has been previously recommended.
The next step is to dispose of the dead insects properly. In case you cannot dispose of the dead bugs, you should put them in the trash or a plastic bag and place it outside your house. This way, they will not spread and you won’t have to worry about them coming back. If you don’t know how to dispose of the bugs, call a pest control company. They will provide you with post-treatment information.
The dead bugs will look shriveled and curled up. Sometimes, they will cluster together during the heat treatment. They will shed their skin before they die. If you notice a lot of dead bed bugs in your house, the heat treatment did its job. Bed bugs lay about 500 eggs before dying.
Another way to kill bed bugs is to expose them to very cold temperatures. The temperature must be between 119 degrees Fahrenheit and 125 degrees Fahrenheit. This treatment works best on soft items and should be left on the object for a minimum of 10-12 hours. You can also use frozen carbon dioxide sprays or heat distribution systems to kill bed bugs effectively.
