Ans. Temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius can destroy bed bugs. All bed bug life stages, including eggs and adults, are destroyed by heat. Chemical-free bed bug heat treatments are available. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that bed bugs can become resistant to insecticides and chemicals.
A bed bug heat treatment can be completed in 24 hours, allowing for rapid occupancy. Chemical treatments may require several visits spaced over weeks and include numerous pesticide applications.
It is not necessary to dispose of furniture in 99 percent of situations since heat can kill bed bugs in locations you wouldn't think to check.