Why Thermal Heat?
Thermal heat remediation combined with pesticide application is the most effective way to treat bed bug infestations, and that’s exactly what we use and why we use it.
About Us
Our Story.
Our Mission.
Our founder’s first exposure to bed bugs occurred in 2006, when a tenant called to say they had bed bugs. It was the first of more calls to come as the infestations around Denver Metro spread. For the next several years, we tried numerous ways to rid apartments of bed bugs whenever they were found. Unfortunately, little was known about bed bugs at the time.
We tried pest control companies, diatomaceous earth, vacuuming, removing carpet, steam cleaning carpet, and probably made every mistake in the book. In 2009, we had a major outbreak in one of our buildings when a tenant did not report their bed bug problem and attempted to handle it on their own. We didn’t learn of the outbreak until all the surrounding units started to report bed bugs in their home. We had heard about using thermal remediation, but we were skeptical. However, given the severity of the outbreak and knowing how difficult it is to get rid of an infestation in one unit, much less multiple units, we knew we had to take our protocol to a new level.
Compared to everything else, thermal remediation yielded by far the best results. The upset calls from residents stopped. The legal threats were no more. We had found an answer. Flash forward and now, for over a decade, we have been providing safe and effective bed bug remediation and larvae extraction services in Denver and throughout the Colorado Front Range.
Read this article from Virginia Tech University for more information on bed bug extermination using thermal heat remediation.
Our Process
Thermal Heat Remediation
While bed bug removal is an involved process, it doesn’t have to drive you out of your home. Thermal Clean provides safe, effective bed bug removal that doesn’t require you and your family to move into a hotel. Generally speaking, our bed bug removal process is completed in one treatment in one day.
What Is Thermal Heat
Thermal Heat Remediation is the process of heating up the entire home or structure to a temperature between 135-140 degrees for a period of time that is lethal to both bed bugs and their eggs.
We use industrial heaters that we strategically place throughout the space along with computerized temperature monitoring to ensure all areas are properly heated. After we have ensured the correct temperature has been reached for a sufficient time, we will remove the heaters and then apply a light pesticide for a residual treatment. Together, we have a 99% success rate on the first treatment.
The Benefits of Our Method
- All bed bugs are killed, including their eggs
- All areas of your home are treated including carpets, furniture, curtains, walls, and ceilings
- Your home or office are not damaged during treatment
- You do not need to throw out or replace your mattress or furniture
- Your home is treated in one day, making this method more cost-effective and sanity saving in the long term.
- Simply put, it works!
We’re With You Every Step of The Way
Finding bed bugs can be an overwhelming and scary experience, but we are here to make the process of removing them as safe, effective and painless as possible.
For any questions or to set up an appointment call (720) 370-8300.
Inspection
Give us a call if you think you have bed bugs. If you are sure that it is indeed a bed bug infestation, we can schedule treatment right away. If you are unsure, we can come out for an inspection and confirm.
Preparation
Before treatement, you will be asked to complete a preparation list to ensure that our process will be as effective and safe as possible.
Find the Preparation List HERE.
Thermal Heat
Our heaters will bring the entire home/space to a temperature between 135-140 degrees and keep it there for an extended time. This ensures the bugs and their eggs will die in every crack, crevice and room in the home.
Pesticide Treatment
After we take out the heaters, we will do a light pesticide application along the baseboards of the home or space. This is another layer of protection to ensure the bed bugs are gone and stay gone.
Sleep Well
Our process is 99% effective on the first treatment, meaning once we leave, you can rest soundly knowing that the bugs are gone and are not coming back.
Why Us?
Disadvantages of Other Methods
There are a few ways to eliminate bed bugs infestations. We know first hand because we have literally tried them all. Each can work, but in our experience thermal heat remediation combined with pesticide application is the hands down best. The other methods can work sometimes, but what we know is that our method works every time.
Still confused on what these bugs are and how they survive. Visit our Bed Bug Facts page for more information.
Steam Heat
Steam heat will kill both eggs and bugs on contact, but it cannot penetrate walls or deep cracks, and since it is a contact killer it is impossible to reach every inch of the home. This method has particular problems with infestations in multiple rooms or heavy infestations.
Pesticide Only
Pesticides do not kill the eggs, and the residual effect is often not enough to kill any stragglers that didn’t die on contact. Most times 2-4 treatments are needed with two weeks between each service, meaning you will be dealing with the problem for about a month before it is solved.
DIY Bed Bug Treatments
Our truest and best advice, especially in commercial bed bug infestations, is please do not try doing it yourself. Over the counter sprays don’t work. Heat treat by untrained people can be dangerous, and oftentimes DIY solutions make the problem much worse and only increase time, money and hassle in the long run.