Nursing Homes and Retirement Homes

Maintaining a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment is the primary mission of any long-term care or retirement facility. However, the frequent arrival of visitors, new residents, and medical equipment creates constant opportunities for bed bugs to enter. In a senior living environment, traditional chemical treatments can be problematic due to resident health sensitivities and the difficulty of relocating mobility-impaired individuals for long periods.

At Bed Bug Heat Doctor/Prevsol, we provide professional-grade, chemical-free solutions tailored for the healthcare and senior living industry. Our heat treatment systems and preventative tools allow your facility’s maintenance or EVS teams to address bed bug concerns in-house, ensuring rooms are treated quickly and safely while maintaining the highest standard of resident care.

Proactive Bed Bug Prevention & Protection

CleanRest Mattress Encasements

Ideal for: Protecting resident mattresses and box springs from infestations and spills.

Why it’s a good fit: Prevention is the best defense in a high-occupancy facility. These professional-grade encasements feature a MicronOne® waterproof barrier that prevents bed bugs from nesting in the mattress. The bite-proof and escape-proof zipper design makes routine inspections easier for staff and extends the life of your facility’s bedding.

Lights Out Bed Bug Spray – All-Natural & Resident-Safe

Ideal for: Routine preventative treatment of room perimeters, wheelchairs, and common area furniture.

Why it’s a good fit: Resident safety and respiratory health are paramount. This non-toxic, EPA-exempt spray kills bed bugs on contact without harsh fumes or dangerous chemicals. It is an ideal tool for maintenance staff to use during weekly cleanings to stop a hitchhiking bug before it becomes an infestation.

Heat Treatment for Nursing and Retirement Homes

BBHD Pro 7 – 110V Electric Bed Bug Heater

Ideal for: Private rooms, nurse’s stations, and administrative offices up to 275 sq. ft.

Why it’s a good fit: This compact, American-made heater is the perfect “first-response” tool for localized sightings. It plugs into four standard 110V circuits, allowing your team to treat a room discreetly and effectively. Its lightweight design makes it easy for maintenance staff to move between different wings of the facility.

BK10 – High-Output 110V Electric Heater

Ideal for: Standard resident rooms and communal activity areas up to 400 sq. ft.

Why it’s a good fit: The BK10 is a powerful yet portable solution that allows staff to perform a professional-grade thermal kill using six standard 110V circuits. It provides the deep heat penetration necessary to reach bed bugs hiding in furniture joints and wall voids, ensuring a 100% kill in a single cycle so the room can be returned to the resident quickly.

Odor Elimination & Facility Hygiene

Vaportek Odor Control Systems

Ideal for: Neutralizing persistent odors in resident rooms, bathrooms, and dining areas.

Why it’s a good fit: Maintaining a fresh environment is essential for resident morale and family confidence. Vaportek uses essential-oil-based dry vapor to neutralize odors at the molecular level. Unlike ozone machines, it is safe for use in occupied buildings and doesn’t leave behind heavy, artificial perfumes.

Electrostatic Disinfecting Sprayers

Ideal for: Rapidly sanitizing high-touch surfaces, handrails, and medical equipment.

Why it’s a good fit: To protect a vulnerable population from germs and viruses, these sprayers provide 360-degree coverage of all surfaces. It allows custodial teams to disinfect entire rooms and communal spaces in minutes, ensuring a higher level of hygiene with significantly less labor.