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Shelters & Missions
Homeless shelters and missions provide an essential service to the community, but the high volume of daily turnover and donated goods makes them one of the most susceptible environments for bed bug infestations. Because bed bugs are easily transported in clothing and bags, they can quickly spread through communal sleeping areas and storage lockers. In a shelter environment, an infestation isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a threat to the dignity and comfort of your guests and the operational budget of your facility.
At Bed Bug Heat Doctor/Prevsol, we provide shelters with the professional tools needed to eliminate bed bugs in-house and chemical-free. Our heat treatment systems allow your staff to respond immediately to sightings, ensuring that your beds stay open and your facility remains a safe, sanitary haven for those who need it most.
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High-Capacity Propane Bed Bug Heat Treatment
Pest Heat TPE-500 – Professional Propane Heat System
Ideal for: Large shelters, warehouses, and communal living areas up to 2,500 sq. ft.
Why it’s a good fit: As a direct-drive propane solution, the TPE-500 delivers 500,000 BTUs for deep heat penetration into cracks, crevices, and wall voids. It is the industry standard for professional pest control, allowing shelter maintenance teams to perform heavy-duty remediation quickly and effectively.
Black Widow 800 – Professional Propane Heat System
Ideal for: Large communal sleeping halls, dining areas, and entire floors of a mission.
Why it’s a good fit: When you need to treat large square footage or multiple rooms at once, propane is the most powerful choice. The Black Widow 800 provides the high BTU output required to heat large volumes of air rapidly, ensuring a 100% kill of bed bugs and eggs in a single day without the need for multiple electric units.
Commercial Electric Heat Remediation
BBHD12 – High-Output Electric Heater
Ideal for: Large dormitory-style rooms and communal areas up to 450 sq. ft. with 240V power.
Why it’s a good fit: The BBHD12 is a powerful electric unit designed for larger spaces where propane may not be an option. It provides consistent, high-temperature airflow to ensure lethal temperatures are reached even in high-occupancy rooms with significant furniture and bedding.
BK10 – High-Output 110V Electric Heater
Ideal for: Standard sleeping rooms, intake areas, and common rooms up to 400 sq. ft.
Why it’s a good fit: The BK10 is a versatile powerhouse that draws from six standard 110V circuits. It allows staff to achieve a professional thermal kill in standard-sized rooms without specialized electrical hookups, making it a rugged and portable staple for facility maintenance.
BBHD8 – Mid-Sized Electric Heater
Ideal for: Mid-sized resident rooms and administrative offices up to 350 sq. ft.
Why it’s a good fit: The BBHD8 offers a balanced heating profile for rooms that require more power than a compact unit but aren’t quite large enough for the BBHD12. It’s engineered for durability and consistent performance in demanding commercial environments.
BBHD Pro 7 – 110V Electric Bed Bug Heater
Ideal for: Individual staff offices, intake rooms, or small resident spaces up to 275 sq. ft.
Why it’s a good fit: This compact, American-made unit is the perfect first response tool. It plugs into four standard 110V circuits, allowing your team to treat a small room quickly and discreetly as soon as a bed bug is reported.
Targeted Decontamination & Bed Bug Prevention
ZappBug Heater & Heat Chambers
Ideal for: Decontaminating guest bags, donated clothing, and personal items during intake.
Why it’s a good fit: Prevention starts at the door. By heat-treating items during the intake process, you stop bed bugs from ever entering the sleeping quarters. The ZappBug is a safe, chemical-free way to kill all life stages of bed bugs in belongings without damaging electronics or textiles.
Lights Out Bed Bug Spray – All-Natural & Safe
Ideal for: Daily preventative maintenance on bed frames, lockers, and floor perimeters.
Why it’s a good fit: In a high-traffic shelter, you need a solution that is safe for people and pets. This non-toxic, all-natural spray kills bed bugs on contact and can be used as a preventative barrier by maintenance crews during routine cleaning cycles.
Professional Odor Elimination
Vaportek Odor Control Systems
Ideal for: Neutralizing heavy odors in communal living areas, bathrooms, and kitchens.
Why it’s a good fit: Shelters face unique odor challenges due to high occupancy. Vaportek uses essential-oil-based dry vapor to neutralize odors at the molecular level. It is ozone-free and safe for use in occupied spaces, ensuring a fresh and welcoming environment for your guests.
