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Alaska Bed Bug Solutions
Before You Treat - Think About Heat
How difficult is it to get rid of Bed Bugs? If discovered early and breeding grounds have not been allowed to build, it's generally not that difficult. However, it can be extremely difficult if even one adult female survives. Continue reading so you can make an informed decision on which treatment would work best for you.
What Are My Treatment Options?
There are a few methods used today to eliminate bed bugs, but unfortunately, they all don't work the same as far as efficacy and most importantly, safety.
Chemical Sprays: [Comes with Warnings!] Chemicals are a contact killer meaning you have to spray the bug in order for it to work. They work like a chemical warfare nerve agent that quickly leads to paralysis and ultimately death.
Declining Performance of Chemicals
However, it's applied to affected areas as a 'residual' which doesn't work as well as they once did. Failure rates for these chemicals are higher and resistance issues are widespread.
People don't want any more chemicals in their homes than we already have. And you want to make sure the pesticides you use don't adversely affect your family. They can be deadly for sensitive environments where there are sick people, children, elderly, or pets inside.
Negatives of Chemicals
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Low success rates
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Repeated treatments required
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Dependent on client involvement
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Resistance issues
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Does not penetrate or kill egg stage
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Clutter influences effectiveness
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May spread bed bugs
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Some items may have to be discarded
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Requires extensive prep work
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Health Issues
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Possible Added Costs
It turns out chemical intervention methods aren't working as designed and people are spending hundreds of dollars on products that aren't working.
Using Heat Treatments - Healthier and More Effective
Our professional bed bug heat treatments eliminate pests at every life stage—eggs, nymphs, and adults—without the use of harsh chemicals. Using advanced thermal technology, we safely raise temperatures to lethal levels for the bed bugs, penetrating deep into mattresses, furniture, and hidden crevices where bed bugs thrive.
When it comes to wiping out bed bugs, heat treatments are widely considered the gold standard—and for good reason. Here's why they stand above chemical alternatives:
Complete Eradication in One Go
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Heat kills all life stages of bed bugs—eggs, nymphs, and adults—in a single treatment by raising room temperatures to 120–155°F.
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Chemicals often require multiple applications over weeks and may not affect eggs, allowing infestations to rebound.
Chemical-Free & Safe
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Heat is non-toxic, leaving no residue behind—ideal for homes with children, pets, or sensitive individuals.
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Chemical treatments can trigger allergic reactions, respiratory issues, or skin irritation, and may pose risks to pets.
Deep Penetration
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Heat permeates mattresses, furniture, wall voids, and electronics, reaching bugs in hidden crevices.
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Chemicals only work where applied, so bugs hiding in untreated areas often survive.