Heat system for killing pests

摘要

The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.

主权项

1. A method of treating an article comprising:
(A) placing an article inside of a flexible, enclosure, the enclosure comprising a floor, at least one wall, and a ceiling; (B) sealing the enclosure; (C) increasing the temperature inside of the sealed enclosure at a rate of from about 1 to about 15 degrees Fahrenheit per hour until a temperature of at least about 115° F. is reached, wherein the temperature inside of the sealed enclosure is increased by blowing hot air from a heater, and wherein the heating is monitored by at least one thermocouple located inside the enclosure and electrically connected to the heater; and (D) maintaining a temperature of at least about 115° F. for a predetermined period of time, wherein the enclosure is constructed to be capable of treating furniture, a mattress, a box spring, or a combination thereof.