Colleges and Universities

Residence halls, student housing, and shared living spaces increase the risk of bed bug introduction and spread. With high turnover and dense occupancy, quick containment is critical.

Beyond student discomfort, infestations can create parental concern, housing disruptions, and potential liability issues. Relying on DIY attempts or repeated chemical applications often extends the problem.

Heat treatment offers a comprehensive, chemical-reduced solution that eliminates bed bugs at all life stages in a single cycle. Our commercial heater systems are well-suited for dormitories, fraternity housing, and campus residences.

Bed Bug Heater for College or University Rooms with 110 Power

Small Room Bed Bug Heater - 275 sq. ft.

The BBHD Pro7 Bed Bug Heater is designed to treat a room or dorm room in your college and university with up to 275 square feet at a time. This unit operates on four 110-volt 15- or 20-amp circuits. This heater is equipped with 19,654 BTUs and weighs 24.5 pounds. The bed bug heater is American-made and easily transported from room to room with a suitcase handle and wheels.

Commercial Bed Bug Heater - 400 sq. ft.

The BK10 Bed Bug Heater is designed to treat student rooms up to 400 square feet for bed bug infestations. It operates on six 110-volt 20-amp circuits. This powerful heater has 31,936 BTUs, is made in the USA, and is easily transportable with the suitcase handle and wheels. It weighs only 26 pounds. The BK10 is great for treating one area at a time.

Dormitories with 40/50 amp

Electric Bed Bug Heater for Large Dorms - 950 sq. ft.

The BK20 Commercial Bed Bug Heater was designed for ease-of-use. It treats areas in your college or university up to 950 square feet with a single 250-volt 50-amp circuit and six separate 110-volt 20-amp circuits. A Winco Generator may be used to partially power this heater. It is lightweight, easy to transport with a suitcase handle and wheels, durable, and safe. The BK20 Bed Bug Heater is made in America and has 65,489 BTUs, is a one-piece, compact unit weighing only 32.5 pounds, and measures 23”x12”x18”. It is easy to transport from dorm room to dorm room.

Treating Student Housing with Propane

Black Widow 800 Propane Bed Bug Heater

The Black Widow 800 Direct-Fired Propane Bed Bug Heater features a quiet and efficient operation. The Black Widow 800’s compact design makes it easy to transport through elevators and narrow hallways for ease of use in apartment complexes, high rise buildings, and housing authorities. It includes a 450 cfm built-in fan, is thermostat controlled, and easy to set up. This propane bed bug heater has 85,000 BTUs to treat 850 – 1,000 square feet. This high heat capacity is equivalent to 25.4 kW of electric heat. The remote temperature controls offer a safe, simple way to set the target temperature and monitor it during the treatment of the infested bed bug area. Effective bed bug heat treatment can be completed in as little as 4 hours for smaller spaces and 8 hours for larger units.

More Great Products for Colleges & Universities

Lights Out Bed Bug Spray to Kill Bed Bugs in Dorms

Lights Out Bed Bug Spray has been developed to address the need for an effective bed bug spray without using noxious pesticides. It is made only with ingredients that qualify for the 25(b) exemption in the EPA Pesticide Regulations. When applied as directed on the label, Lights Out will kill bed bugs on contact. Lights Out is also effective on other insects – cockroaches, ants, millipedes, carpet beetles, and fleas. Any of the listed insects coming into contact with a surface treated with Lights Out will be killed for up to 30 days after application. This all-natural bed bug spray is an effective treatment that eliminates bed bugs quickly and effectively. Just spray it on a mattress, couch, or other areas where bed bugs may congregate.

Heat Chambers for Student Belongings

ZAPPBUG HEATERTM will treat your student’s luggage or backpacks and kill any bed bugs that may have tagged along. ZAPPBUG Heat Chambers come in three sizes to fit a variety of needs. The smallest chamber will treat luggage and other small items, and the largest chamber will treat furniture. The heat reflective insulation lowers treatment times reducing energy costs. Treating belongings will kill all life stages of bed bugs, from eggs to adults.

CleanRest Mattress Encasements for Dormitories and Fraternities

CleanRest Mattress Encasements will protect your bed from allergens, spills, incontinence, bed bugs, mold spores, and bacteria with their patented MicronOne waterproof fabric. The patented Zip-N-Click zipper enclosure snaps shut to block bed bugs and prevent accidental openings. The sleep surface is breathable so you can sleep dry & cool at night. CleanRest Mattress Encasements are made without harsh chemicals, phthalates, Bisphenol A, and fragrances. They come with a 5- or 10-year warranty depending on the encasement.

Odor Eliminators for Student Housing

Our Vaportek products treat unwanted odors such as smoke, marijuana, pets, cooking, body, and environmental. Without harmful ozone effects, these odor eliminators are safe for use in all areas, even where people are present. These unique products are made using essential oils found in nature from trees, plants, and flowers to neutralize odors. With the Dry Vapor Technology, odors are not masked but permanently neutralized as the spores are eliminated on wallboard, wood, carpeting, cement, insulation, and other surfaces. In a room 300-400 square feet, odors will be eliminated in about 1 hour.