How did we defeat bed bugs? - briefly
We eliminated the insects using high‑temperature treatment, sealed mattress encasements, and targeted professional pesticides. Ongoing monitoring and preventive practices prevented re‑infestation.
How did we defeat bed bugs? - in detail
We identified the infestation through systematic visual inspection and passive traps placed at suspected sites. Early detection allowed us to map the exact locations of colonies, including mattress seams, box‑spring frames, bed frames, and nearby cracks.
The eradication plan combined three core actions:
- Thermal treatment: Rooms were heated to 50 °C for a minimum of four hours, a temperature proven to kill all life stages of the pest within a sealed environment. Temperature sensors verified uniform heat distribution.
- Chemical control: A registered residual insecticide containing a synthetic pyrethroid was applied to voids, baseboards, and furniture joints. A second, non‑residual aerosol with a desiccant was used for immediate knock‑down on visible insects.
- Physical barriers: All mattresses and box springs were fitted with encasements certified to prevent entry and exit of the insects. Bed frames were disassembled, sanded, and treated before reassembly.
Concurrent sanitation measures reduced attractants: linens were laundered at 60 °C, clutter was removed, and vacuuming with a HEPA‑filtered unit extracted eggs and exuviae from carpet fibers and upholstery.
Monitoring continued for eight weeks post‑treatment. Sticky interceptors placed under each leg of the bed recorded no new captures, confirming the absence of activity. A final inspection using a handheld magnifier found no live specimens or viable eggs.
The integrated approach—combining heat, targeted chemicals, encasements, and rigorous sanitation—eliminated the infestation and prevented re‑establishment.