Will heat treatment get rid of bed bugs?

Heat treatment offers certain advantages when it comes to bed bug management. Heat is non-toxic, and can kill all bed bug life stages including bed bug eggs.

How can I permanently get rid of bed bugs in Dubai?

So you’ve found them and now you’re wondering how to get rid of bed bugs in the UAE. Well, if you’re looking to exterminate them, you can vacuum or apply steam slowly to the infested areas. Another way is to use silicone or paraffin oils directly on them.

Is heat treatment for bed bugs guaranteed?

Places like the underside of your mattress and under furniture avoid the worst of the heat. But when done properly, heat treatment has a 100% success rate. If the exterminator takes their time, heat treatment kills every single bed bug and their eggs.

Are bed bugs common in UAE?

Bed bugs are the second most common reason residents book pest control in Dubai. A recent study by ServiceMarket, the UAE’s leading marketplace for home services, revealed that the majority of pest control requests submitted on their website were for cockroaches, followed by bed bugs.

What is the success rate of getting rid of bed bugs?

For most pest control companies, their first-time success rate with chemical treatments is at best 60%. With chemicals in your environment, the bugs tend to hide in unusual places. They will wait it out (sometimes up to a year) till the products dissipate and the room is no longer toxic for them.

How do I prepare my house for bed bug heat treatment?

Place items stored under/on the bed such as shoes, stuffed animals, toys, books, etc. in open weave laundry baskets and leave in the room to be treated. the space between the items is large enough to allow the heated air to circulate. Arrange hanging items to open up air space between them.

How much does it cost to heat treat bed bugs?

$2,000 to $4,000
Homeowners typically pay $2,000 to $4,000 (or $1 to $3 per square foot) for heat treatment to get rid of bed bugs. Heat treatment is a chemical-free process in which hot air is pumped into the infested space to raise the temperature to over 120 degrees.

Can I sleep in my bed after bed bug treatment?

You may continue to sleep in your bed after treatment. Encasements should be put on mattresses and box springs. Any surviving bed bugs in the mattress or box spring will not be able to escape the encasement or bite.

Does Dubai have bed bugs?

In Dubai, Bed Bugs are one of the most common problematic pests, as they feed on the blood of warm blooded hosts, including human beings, causing infection, irritation and allergies to the skin. They are usually hard to detect as they are elusive and usually highly active during night time before sunrise.

Can bed bugs come back after heat treatment?

Yes, bed bugs can come back after a year. If you used a DIY treatment that didn’t eliminate all the bed bugs in the colony, then there’s always the chance that they’ll remain in hiding until they’ve reproduced.