In a five year study of termite eradication methods ordered by the California Structural Pest Control Board and conducted by the University of California, Heat was the only non-chemical method to successfully treat entire structures.
Other non-chemical methods such as Freezing, Electrogun and Microwave may be effective in small areas, but cannot treat entire structures in one application.
ThermaPureHeat® can treat large areas, small areas or entire structures with a single application in only 6 to 8 hours. No 3 day move-outs. The structure is safe to enter immediately after treatment.
Thermal drapes are hung from the eaves preventing roof damage.
Trained service technicians use specially designed heaters. The Heat flows through flexible ducting to the designated treatment areas and is confined by thermal drapes.
Inside temperatures are monitored by state-of-the-art digital thermometers and needle thin temperature probes to ensure that wood core temperatures are maintained at levels which are lethal to wood destroying insects.
Why consumers prefer ThermaPureHeat® over fumigation
- No toxic chemicals
- No overnight move out
- No odor
- No bagging of food
- No harm to people & pets
Heat sensitive items need protection
Large heat sensitive objects like TVs, stereos and computers are protected by special thermal blankets. Items such as plants, artwork, candles, plastics, software and CDs are temporarily removed from the treatment area.
No hotter than a sauna
While laboratory tests have proven 120°F for 30 minutes is lethal to wood destroying insects, heat trained technicians raise temperatures to 150°F, no hotter than a sauna, to achieve 130°F wood-core temperatures for one hour. This ensures that wood destroying insects and their eggs do not survive. Heat also sterilizes the area being treated by eliminating most bacteria, odors and fungi.