THERMAL REMEDIATION® VS. CHEMICAL TREATMENT
Chemical Treatment |
Thermal Remediation® |
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| Reaction of bedbugs to treatment | Bedbugs are sensitive to chemicals and pesticides and avoid them, scattering and hiding deeper in cracks and crevices until the residues wear off. | Because bedbugs are attracted by heat, they come out of hiding looking for the heat source. Thermal Remediation® heats so quickly that bugs have no time to escape. Temperature is precisely regulated to ensure complete eradication. |
| Resistance of bedbugs to treatment |
Bedbugs are developing resistance to currently-used chemical compounds. | Because heat is the way that bedbugs find their food source, they will never build up resistance to Thermal Remediation® treatment. |
| Coverage of treated space | Traditional chemicals and fumigants can’t reach all the areas where bedbugs may be hiding. |
Heat penetrates everywhere, drawing bedbugs out of hiding and reaching into every nook and cranny of the space. |
| Effect on mold and other insects | Chemicals kill only targeted insects. Mold and other bugs are left untouched. | Thermal Remediation® kills mold and all other insects just as effectively as it kills bedbugs. |
| Environmental impact | Chemical treatments use toxic compounds, creating issues with residuals, clean-up and disposal. | Thermal Remediation® is completely safe and has no negative impact on people, animals or the environment. |
| Preparation for treatment |
Hours of preparation such as washing fabrics, clothes and bedding may be required. Furniture may have to be discarded and replaced. | Just remove any heat sensitive items and the space is ready for Thermal Remediation®. Fabrics, clothes and furniture are treated right along with the space. |
| Number of treatments required |
Chemicals do not kill bedbug eggs. Recurring infestations can require two or more treatments to be effective. | Thermal Remediation® kills bedbugs at all stages of their life cycle. One treatment is 100{0503c08fc16e42a75cb192f81703651faa17b61097d55b035883510313112e0e} effective. |
| Total treatment time | Preparation, chemical application and clean-up typically takes several days for each treatment. | A complete Thermal Remediation® treatment typically takes just 8 to 12 hours. The space is ready for use immediately. |
| Use of space following treatment |
Chemical treatment leaves toxic residue which can be harmful to people and animals. Extensive cleaning may be required before space is usable again. | Thermal Remediation® uses no dangerous chemicals or insecticides and leaves no residue. Space is safe and usable immediately following treatment. |
