Site
Preparation
Things to Do Prior to Treatment
❑ Dry clothes on high for at least 20 minutes, place
in sealed bag in a tub
❑ Clothes on hangers can be left as long as they are
not packed tightly
❑ Turn off alarms, take alarms offline if monitored
❑ Remove batteries from smoke/CO2 detectors
❑ Unplug all electronics
❑ Open dresser drawers to expose content to heat
❑ Bedding can be hung over doors and will be heat
treated during our process
Site
Preparation
Items to Remove
❑ Shampoos
❑ Wine and Liquor
❑ Candles
❑ Aerosol cans
❑ Plasma TVs
❑ Photos and photo albums
❑ Ammunition and guns
❑ Plants
❑ Pets including fish
❑ PEOPLE
❑ AVOID LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO HEATED ROOM AS THIS CAN RESULT IN
DEATH!
❑ Musical instruments, records, tapes
❑ Artwork
❑ Medicines
IMPORTANT: INSPECT ALL ITEMS FOR BED BUGS PRIOR TO REMOVAL
Initial
Assessment
Available Electric Power
❑ Determine the number of independent
– 120 volt 15 and 20 amp circuits
– 240 volt 30 or 50 amp circuits
❑ Check the range, stove, dryer and AC unit
– Helps to determine the type and amount of equipment that can be used
during the eradication