Question by it’s:
How can I heat a room to temperatures above 120 degrees? (I’m trying to eliminate bed bugs)?
any other suggestions for getting rid of the bed bugs are also welcome…
Best answer:
Answer by Les
To my knowledge, there is no safe way to heat a bedroom to 120*. Perhaps you should get new bedding instead.
What do you think? Answer below.
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heat wont get rid of bed bugs with heat unless you burn your house down get an exterminater.
If you’ve positively identified your problem as a bed bug infestation, it is time to sanitize the affected areas. If you can spare money for another mattress it would be a good idea to throw your old one out. If you can’t afford another mattress, vacuuming the mattress and applying a sealable cover should be sufficient. Meanwhile, all clothes, linens, and bedding should be washed in hot water, and the immediate area vacuumed thoroughly. mattress cover
Insecticides are not an option to get rid of bed bugs, because insecticides should never be applied to an area where you sleep. Sticky traps, like those used for mice, are a good way to capture rogue bed bugs that have managed to escape your domestic exorcism. Some insecticides like Boric Acid might be used in areas around the bed, but never on the mattress itself.
Boric acid powder is often spread around areas where bed bugs are suspected to find refuge. It should not be applied directly to the mattress, but in the immediate area to help control migrating bed bugs.