Question 1

How will I know if I have bed bugs?

Accepted Answer

You’ll likely notice bed bugs by their bite marks on your body or the body of a family member. These bites, however, can take up to two weeks to develop; meaning that the infestation has likely gotten worse by the time you notice it. Make sure to keep an eye out for bed bug exoskeletons, bed bugs in the folds of your bed, and rusty-coloured spots from their excrement. We also offer a unique K9 unit detection service.

Question 2

Will the heat treatment equipment work effectively every time?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! With The Bed Bug Co-Op, you can rest assured that our heat treatment equipment will work effectively every single time. Bed bugs are highly sensitive to heat, and exposing them to temperatures above 113°F (45°C) can effectively kill them and their eggs. When using our heat treatment equipment, it will effectively raise the temperature in the infested area to lethal levels for bed bugs.

Question 3

Are there alternatives to chemical treatments for bed bugs?

Accepted Answer

There are many ways to exterminate bed bugs. However, many of these techniques are outdated and potentially harmful for yourself, your home, and your furniture. Fumigation, for instance, releases toxic chemicals into your home that can potentially remain post-fumigation. Our unique heater treatment rental service eliminates the dangers of chemicals and offers deep penetration of your furniture. Heat treatment equipment is also ideal because nothing has to be removed or shifted around.

Question 4

What precautions should I take before using the heat treatment equipment?

Accepted Answer

Due to the high heat exposures, there are a few precautions we recommend you take before using the heat treatment equipment just to be cautious. Here are a few things you should remove to prepare for the rooms being treated: Houseplants and pets, Food and alcohol, Paintings and precious artwork, Medications, Electronic devices (phones, computers, etc.), Flammable items, Items made of wax, Any pressurized items (soda bottles, aerosol cans, etc.), Wooden musical instruments.

Question 5

How long does a bed bug heat treatment take?

Accepted Answer

The size of the room or treatment area, the level of the infestation, the type of heater being used, and other variables can all affect how long the treatment with a bed bug heater takes. Typically, bed bug heaters are made to increase the temperature of the treatment area to a point where bed bugs and their eggs die, which is usually between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. A small space with few barriers might just need a few hours of treatment, whereas a larger space with more furniture and obstructions might need several hours or perhaps a whole day.

Question 6

What makes The Bed Bug Co-Op unique?

Accepted Answer

The Bed Bug Co-op offers a unique, hassle-free bed bug removal service that is not found anywhere else in the Ottawa region. Our heater treatment rental service provides you with an unmatched level of convenience and flexibility that isn’t possible with other bed bug extermination companies. With nearly a decade of experience and countless 5-star reviews, we’re confident that our service will equip you with everything you need to safely and quickly remove any trace of bed bugs in your home. Our 6-month and lifetime guarantee ensures that you won’t find any more bed bugs in your home ever again!

Question 7

How does heat kill bed bugs?

Accepted Answer

Heat is used by bed bug heaters to destroy bed bugs and their eggs. The bed bugs die as a result of the high temperatures damaging their cellular membranes. Moreover, the heat causes the bed bugs to get dehydrated, which makes it difficult for them to survive.

Question 8

What is the normal temperature range for bed bug heaters?

Accepted Answer

The normal temperature range for bed bug heaters is 120 to 155 degrees Fahrenheit (49 to 68 degrees Celsius). Bed bugs and their eggs cannot survive in this temperature range. Since they cannot control their body temperature, bed bugs are cold-blooded insects. Due to their extreme sensitivity to temperature changes, bed bugs and their eggs are killed when exposed for an extended period to temperatures exceeding 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius).

Ottawa Bed Bug Heat Treatment Rental Co-Op

Ottawa Bed Bug Heat Treatment Rental Co-Op