Professional Bed Bug Heat Treatment
Expert Bed Bug Treatment in the Bay Area
ATCO uses professional heat treatment to reach bed bugs, nymphs, and eggs where they hide.
Qualified Team Members Respond to Bed Bug Calls
Accurate Identification
Distinguishes bed bugs from look-alikes on sight.
Targeted Treatment
Selects the most effective approach for your situation.
State-Verified Expertise
Regulated by the California Structural Pest Control Board.
The Power of Heat Treatment
Our Eradi-Flo heat system reaches 130°F throughout the treatment area, quickly killing adult bed bugs, nymphs, and eggs — including bugs hidden in furniture, walls, and other hard-to-reach places.
Single Session
6-8 hours vs. 2-3 chemical applications over weeks.
Targeted Heat
Professional equipment directs heat throughout the treatment area.
Return After One Night
Stay out overnight as directed, then return to your home the next day.
All Life Stages
At 130°F, professional heat quickly kills adult bed bugs, nymphs, and eggs while reaching their hiding places.
Identify Your Pest
Common Bed Bug
Bed Bug Nymph
Bed Bugs Travel. They Can't Be Ignored.
A single piece of luggage or secondhand furniture can start an infestation. ATCO's specialized heat treatment eliminates bed bugs in all life stages — eggs included.
- All life stages eliminated
- No minimum fee required
- Post-treatment inspection
Call us: (415) 742-2826 · Or use the coupon to schedule online.
Bed Bug Heat Treatment
- No minimum fee required
- Mention coupon at appointment
- Applies to heat treatment service
ATCO Pest Control — Bay Area
Prepare for Your Appointment
Remove Heat-Sensitive Items
Remove heat-sensitive items, including computers, batteries, candles, and aerosols, according to the instructions ATCO provides to you.
Clean and Seal Your Clothes
Wash and machine-dry the clothes you will wear on treatment day. Seal the clean clothes in a bag until you are ready to leave.
Change Just Before Leaving
Change into the sealed, clean clothes immediately before leaving for treatment. Leave your old clothes behind and take as little as possible from the home while treatment is performed.
What to Know About Bed Bugs
Tap a card to learn what it means for your home — and what ATCO does about it.
Bed bugs inject a numbing agent before feeding — you won't feel a thing. You only discover it hours later when the welts appear.
Schedule ConsultationOne female lays 1–5 eggs per day for months. The infestation you can't see is growing faster than the one you can. Don't wait.
Schedule ConsultationA starved bed bug can wait patiently 12+ months between meals. Leaving the room empty for a few weeks does absolutely nothing.
Schedule ConsultationGlobal travel, used furniture, and failed DIY treatments drove a 400% spike. They're now in 5-star hotels too. Anyone can get them.
Schedule ConsultationAt 130°F, professional heat quickly kills adult bed bugs, nymphs, and eggs while reaching hiding places throughout furniture, walls, and floors.
Schedule ConsultationWe combine heat treatment, targeted products when needed, and follow-up inspection in one professional treatment plan.
Schedule ConsultationDid You Know?
Signs You Have Bed Bugs
Look for small blood spots on sheets, dark fecal stains on mattress seams, and itchy bite marks in lines or clusters on exposed skin. A musty, sweet odor in the bedroom is another telltale sign.
How They Spread
Bed bugs hitchhike on luggage, clothing, and used furniture. Hotel stays, houseguests, and secondhand purchases are the most common ways they enter your home.
Why DIY Fails
Many bed bug populations are resistant to over-the-counter pesticides. Their eggs are nearly invisible and hatch weeks later, causing re-infestations even after surface treatments seem to work.
Where They Hide
Beyond mattress seams, bed bugs tuck into headboard joints, nightstand drawers, electrical outlets, picture frames, and even behind loose wallpaper. They stay within 8 feet of where you sleep.
Health Impact
While bed bugs don't transmit diseases, their bites cause allergic reactions in many people. Chronic infestations lead to significant sleep loss, anxiety, and secondary skin infections from scratching.
When to Call a Pro
If you spot even one bed bug, act fast. A single pregnant female can produce hundreds of offspring within months. Professional heat treatment eliminates all life stages in a single session.
What You Can Do
Inspect After Travel
Check hotel mattress seams and headboards before settling in. Wash all clothing in hot water immediately when you return home.
Use Mattress Encasements
Bed bug-proof covers trap existing bugs inside and prevent new ones from hiding in mattress and box spring seams.
Wash Bedding in Hot Water
Wash sheets and blankets at 130°F. Follow with a high-heat dryer cycle for 30+ minutes to quickly kill adult bed bugs, nymphs, and eggs.
Reduce Clutter Near Beds
Remove clothing piles, books, and boxes near sleeping areas. Fewer hiding spots mean earlier detection.
Use Interceptor Traps
Place interceptor cups under bed frame legs to catch bugs climbing up and monitor activity levels.
Isolate Luggage After Travel
Never place suitcases on beds. Unpack directly into a hot wash cycle and store luggage sealed in the garage.
What to Avoid
Don't Move to Another Room
Bed bugs follow body heat and CO2. Switching rooms only spreads the infestation to new areas.
Don't Use Bug Bombs
Foggers are ineffective against bed bugs and drive them deeper into walls, making professional treatment harder.
Don't Throw Away Furniture
Usually unnecessary and expensive. Professional heat treatment eliminates bed bugs from your belongings.
Don't Wait to Act
A few bed bugs become hundreds in weeks. Early professional treatment prevents full-blown infestations.