Correctional Facilities

Correctional facilities face unique challenges when managing bed bug infestations, including high occupancy density and limited downtime for housing units.

Infestations can spread quickly within shared living environments, making efficient, thorough treatment essential to maintaining facility operations and public health standards.

Heat treatment provides a comprehensive solution that penetrates bunks, mattresses, clothing storage areas, and structural voids in a single cycle. Our commercial heater systems are designed to meet the demands of institutional environments.

Correctional Facilities with Standard 110V Power

BBHD Pro7 – Compact Electric Heater for Single Cells or Small Rooms

Ideal for: Individual cells, small detention rooms, or limited-access spaces up to 275 sq ft
Why it’s a good fit: The Pro7 delivers reliable chemical-free heat for smaller, enclosed spaces. Its portability allows staff to move it between cells efficiently, making it ideal for correctional facilities that need frequent, targeted treatments.

BK10 – Mid-Range Electric Heater for Multi-Cell Areas

Ideal for: Multi-cell blocks or medium-sized common areas up to 400 sq ft
Why it’s a good fit: BK10 provides higher output for larger rooms while remaining portable for correctional staff. Its durable design supports repeated deployment and consistent results, helping facilities maintain safe, pest-free environments.

Treating Prisons & Jails with Propane Heat

Black Widow 800 Propane Bed Bug Heater

Ideal for: Larger cell blocks, housing units, or areas without reliable electrical access 800-1000 sq ft
Why it’s a good fit: The Black Widow 800 provides high-output propane heat for multi-room or high-density areas. Its mobile design allows correctional teams to quickly heat treat larger spaces while operating independently of facility electrical limitations.

More Great Products for Correctional Facilities

Lights Out Bed Bug Spray Kills Bed Bugs on Contact

Ideal for: Spot treatments in cracks, crevices, or hard-to-reach areas
Why it’s a good fit: Lights Out provides quick, effective residual control, complementing heat treatments to ensure complete eradication in cells, offices, and common areas. Additionally, it is effective in visiting rooms as a preventative measure to prevent the introduction of bed bugs to correctional facilities.

Bed Bug Protection for Mattresses

Ideal for: Beds, bunks, or cots in detention and correctional facilities
Why it’s a good fit: These encasements provide chemical-free protection from bed bugs, allergens, and bacteria. Durable and easy to clean, they help reduce recurring infestations and maintain hygienic bedding for inmates.

Zappbug Chambers for Correctional Facilities

Ideal for: Personal items or small property needing rapid heat treatment
Why it’s a good fit: Zappbug chambers allow staff to safely and efficiently treat personal items or small equipment without chemicals. Perfect for correctional facilities that must manage inmate property or prevent cross-contamination.

Odor Elimination for Detention Centers

Ideal for: Removing persistent odors in cells, housing units, laundry areas, and common spaces
Why it’s a good fit: The Vaportek product line uses natural vapor technology to neutralize odors at the molecular level rather than masking them. Available in a range of portable and facility-scale systems, these solutions help correctional facilities maintain clean, professional environments after bed bug treatments or routine sanitation procedures.

Clean + Effective Disinfecting for Jails & Prisons

Ideal for: Sanitizing high-touch surfaces, common areas, and equipment
Why it’s a good fit: The Clean Republic system ensures quick, uniform disinfecting coverage using electrostatic spraying. It supports facility-wide hygiene standards while helping prevent the spread of pests and pathogens.