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Bedbug Freezing Treatment: An Effective and Eco-Friendly Treatment
Interestingly, there is an alternative method for getting rid of bed bugs using freezing, which is especially useful for items and clothing that are difficult to treat with other methods. This eco-friendly method is very effective and does not involve the use of chemicals on the treated items.
What is the principle of treating bedbugs by freezing?
In bed bug freezing treatment , infested items are subjected to temperatures ranging from -18°C to -28°C for several days to eliminate adult bed bugs, nymphs, and eggs. After this treatment, the items can be recovered and reintroduced into a safe environment. However, it is important to ensure that the temperatures are low enough for an adequate length of time for the treatment to be effective. It should be noted that not all home freezers are capable of reaching the temperatures necessary for this operation.
What items can be frozen for bed bug treatment?
It should be noted that most household items can be subjected to freezing treatment to eliminate bedbugs. This method is particularly suitable for clothing that cannot be washed or dried at high temperatures. It is also recommended for other items such as shoes, boots, stuffed animals, theatrical costumes, toys, frames, pictures, clocks, and electronic equipment (except those with LCD screens).
Freezing treatment from The Online Exterminator
When you hire The Online Exterminator's freezing services, you must place the items you wish to treat in plastic bags. Their services will then collect the packaged items directly from your home and transport them to The Online Exterminator's decontamination center for bed bug treatment. The items will be frozen for the time necessary to eliminate the bed bugs, and then you will be contacted to schedule an appointment to pick up the treated items.
After freezing, it is important to allow electronic and electrical devices to come to room temperature before reusing them.
If you have frozen your mattress and box spring and want to protect them with a cover, it is important to ensure that all traces of moisture have disappeared to avoid any risk of mold.
It is important to note that the manufacturer's specifications and capabilities should be checked before freezing electronic devices with LCD screens. Never freeze items containing liquids or moisture, or items that could be damaged by condensation. Items such as old books, valuable items, antiques, or items that cannot be replaced should not be frozen. Contact us to arrange for alternative disposal.