Steam kills bed bugs and eggs the moment it reaches them. Technicians run dry steam units, extremely hot but low on moisture, so the heat can work into mattress seams and cushions without soaking the fabric.
Where Steam Does Its Best Work
- Mattress seams, tufts and piping.
- Couches, recliners and fabric-covered headboards.
- Car seats, including children's car seats.
- Pet beds, curtains and fabric pieces that cannot go through a dryer.
Why Use a Professional Unit
A consumer steamer tends to cool off at the tip or push out too much water. Professional units hold their heat, and technicians work slowly along each seam and pair the process with a longer-lasting method, since steam alone leaves nothing behind to stop a new bug from moving in.
- LocateThe technician pinpoints where the bugs are hiding.
- SteamSeams and joints get treated slowly and carefully.
- EncaseMattresses and box springs often go into a bed bug encasement afterward.
- Pair it upSteam gets combined with another method and a follow-up visit.
Steam Around Lakeside Homes and Trailers
Steam suits mattresses and couches in a bunkhouse, guest trailer or cabin near the reservoirs, and it appeals to families who want fewer chemicals close to where they sleep. It also makes a good step for secondhand furniture before it comes into the house.
Before the Technician Steams
- Strip off the bedding and run it through a hot wash and dryer cycle.
- Clear anything on the floor around beds and seating.
- Point out any delicate fabric so the technician can test it first.
Questions About Steam Treatment
Can steam do the whole job on its own?
Only in rare, very small cases. Since steam kills only what it directly touches, it is normally paired with a method that also reaches walls, frames and other rooms.
Is it safe to steam tack or a horse trailer sleeping pad?
Most heavy fabric handles professional dry steam fine, though leather tack and delicate pieces should be pointed out first so the technician can test a small area.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a free referral service. When you call or send the form, you are connected with an independent, licensed pest control company that serves Lakeside. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.