DIY #1 – Using the Heat of the Sun to Kill Bed Bugs

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:18:12 +0000

In this episode Jeff will describe the best techniques to use the sun’s energy to eliminate bed bugs from items that cannot be laundered or treating with pesticide. Please be aware that using the sun to eliminate bed bugs is not recommended by Bed Bug Central due to the risk of failure and infesting items that weren’t previously infested. Nonetheless, in many area of the world the heat created by the sun during the summer months can be warm enough to achieve lethal temperatures (above 120^oF) for eliminating bed bugs. By following the techniques explained in this video, you provide yourself with the best opportunity to use the sun’s energy to eliminate bed bugs from items.

Using Solar Heat to Kill Bed Bugs

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:47:12 +0000

In this episode, Jeff will explain how some people have tried to use the sun’s energy to heat treat items by placing them in the hot sun in the yard or car and his position on this technique. Although, if done properly, this technique can be effective, Bed Bug Central does not recommend this technique since the chance for it to fail and possibly infest your car exists. The temperatures in a car or in the direct sunlight during the summer months can be in excess of 160 degrees which is well over the lethal temperature to kill bed bugs and their eggs. The issue with this technique is that there are sometimes ways for the bugs to escape the bags they are contained in and then your car can become infested. Also, if you place items in the yard in the direct sunlight, where the bags of items touch the ground can be a cold spot and provide an area for bed bugs to avoid the lethal temperatures. In conclusion, although this technique can work it is not recommended by Bed Bug Central due to the concerns with failure and possibly infesting your automobiles.

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DIY #1 – Using the Heat of the Sun to Kill Bed Bugs

Using Solar Heat to Kill Bed Bugs