| By :
Mark Etinger
Until recently most people did not take the phrase, "Good night, Sleep tight, Don't let the bed bugs bite" quite so literally. Bed bugs were this odd creature we all heard about that travelers from distant lands in cheap motels could potentially experience. Now they are considered a plague. From movie theaters to four-star hotels, these disgusting creepy-crawlies have settled comfortably into our lives. The problem is that none of us want them in our lives. We want them dead and gone. When they feed they leave uncomfortable itchy little bites. They like dark places with crevices, cracks, and folds. Beds, couches, bags, and other fabric-based locations are pretty standard living quarters for them. They can even creep inside electronics, drawers, and wallpaper. Yuck. So how do you target these sneaky little pests? You kill bed bugs using heat. Heat transmits through the air but it is harmless to people and their pets. During the process you must be absent but you can definitely return to your home once it is over and you won't find residue. Although the heat is too hot for people and animals to be present, the heat controlled by these heaters is safe for furniture, appliances, etc. Pesticides have the potential to ruin the home. Who wants to deal with all that hassle? Isn't having the infestation trouble enough? When you brought the first few home, the bed bugs were enthralled with a good meal and good housing. They gladly checked in and awaited their room service. Once you bring in the heater these bed bugs will check out permanently. Heaters that reach at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit are effective in extermination. The bed bugs may not like cold weather but they cannot survive hot weather. The heat kills bed bugs between 15 minutes to an hour. The heaters should kill all bugs and eggs, even behind the walls with the first use. Some can heat a room to 140 degrees in two hours. When you rent the heaters you get the services and professionals who will take care of the problem for you. The heaters need a distribution panel and generator to run, because they don't operate off of 110 volts. To prevent another attack simply take care when packing and unpacking. If you suspect stowaways, simply bag the sketchy items. Check the zippers, folds, and pockets of bags and loose clothes. Keep all of these items away from furniture and carpets. You can take clothes to dry cleaning as long as you warn the service. You can also try washing with hot water and the highest available dryer temperature if the clothes can handle the settings. With some patience you can get rid of these annoying parasites. At least using this method you are keeping your home and the environment clean of toxins.
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