Heat kills bed bugs and their eggs on contact. Used well, it's part of a good treatment, but it doesn't solve everything on its own. Here's what to know before you call.
Why heat works
Bed bugs can't survive heat, and neither can their eggs. That's why it's used on the spots where they hide: mattress, seams, box spring, headboard.
Another advantage: where it's applied, heat works without any chemical product.
Why it isn't enough on its own
Bed bugs also hide away from the bed: skirting boards, sockets, furniture, cracks. An effective treatment covers the whole room, not just the mattress.
That's why we combine targeted heat treatment with professional products. Each one covers what the other reaches less well.
How an Antinox intervention goes
You call us or send a photo on WhatsApp. The technician comes, explains the treatment and announces the price before starting.
They treat the whole room, then leave you a few simple instructions. If bed bugs reappear although the instructions were followed, we come back: re-intervention is guaranteed.
What about shop-bought devices?
Hairdryers, space heaters or small household steam cleaners don't heat strongly enough or in the right place. Used badly, they mostly drive bed bugs into other rooms.
Frequently asked questions
Should I throw away my mattress?
No. A mattress in good condition is treated on site with the rest of the bedroom. Taking it out untreated risks spreading bed bugs through the building.
Do I need to leave my home during treatment?
Only the treated room, during the intervention. The technician tells you when to come back.
Does heat damage furniture?
The treatment is applied in a targeted way, with your furniture in mind. If some items need to be set aside, the technician tells you in advance.
Is heat treatment enough on its own?
Rarely. Combined with professional products and applied to the whole room, it's far more effective: that's the combination we use.