The Bed Bug problem in Australia is rearing its ugly head and we are starting to see an increase in enquiries from various accommodation facilities looking for a solution to this growing problem.
Fortunately there is a solution but it does require a detailed approach and a thorough cleaning of all infested areas. Dry Steam is well recognised as an effective means to kill all Bed Bug stages including the eggs.
In Australia we have our own leading authority on Bed Bugs, Stephen Doggett who is the Senior Medical Scientist, Department of medical Entomology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney and who in July 2006 published – A Code of Practice for the control of Bed Bug Infestations in Australia.
The following quotation taken from page 22 of the code and states:
“Bed bugs are very sensitive to heat and are rapidly killed when exposed to temperatures over 45°C. The most practical method of exploiting heat is through the use of Steam. The great advantage is that it will kill all bed bug stages including the eggs (most insecticides are non-ovicidal). A study from the United States (Meek 2003) has shown that a program that employs steam followed by insecticides provides better long-term control than by using insecticides alone.”
Duplex Cleaning Machines has a variety of industrial and commercial strength steam products to tackle bed bug epidemic including the Jet Steam, Tosca and JetVac range.
The JetVac Professional Plus is an ideal solution to the bed bug problem as it delivers 160°+ Dry Steam with a tool which applies the steam evenly without blowing the bugs away and then also vacuums away the dead bugs and their eggs.