Specialist heat treatments from Bug Doctors
Heat treatment is one of the most thorough methods available for certain pests. By raising and holding temperatures across rooms, furniture and harbourages, heat can kill insects in every life stage — including eggs that chemical sprays may miss.
Ideal for bedbugs and moths
We particularly recommend heat for many bedbug and moth situations. Both pests hide deep in fabrics, furniture and voids. A correctly managed heat treatment reaches those spaces systematically.
What to expect
- Assessment of the infestation and property suitability
- Clear preparation guidance before the treatment day
- Controlled heating with monitoring throughout the process
- Aftercare advice to reduce the chance of reintroduction
When heat may be recommended
- Confirmed or suspected bedbug activity in bedrooms and living areas
- Clothes moth problems affecting wardrobes and soft furnishings
- Properties where a chemical-light approach is preferred
- Situations needing a deep treatment of furniture and harbourages
Part of our specialist service range
Heat treatments sit alongside our wider specialist work on fleas, carpet beetles and wasps. If you are unsure which method you need, contact us and describe the signs you are seeing.
Heat treatments nationwide
We deliver heat treatment services across the UK. Browse city information for London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and every location on our areas we cover pages.
Heat treatment FAQs
What pests are heat treatments used for?
Heat treatments are commonly used for bedbugs and moths, and can also support control of other heat-sensitive textile pests when the method suits the property.
Is heat treatment safe for my home?
Treatments are planned carefully. Heat-sensitive items are identified in advance, and temperatures are monitored so the process remains controlled throughout the treated area.
How is heat different from sprays?
Heat raises the temperature of rooms and harbourages so pests — including hidden eggs — are killed by temperature rather than relying only on chemical contact.