The Pest Heat TPE-500 Propane Bed Bug Heater System is the industry’s leading single-phase, direct-drive propane heat solution for professional pest control. This commercial propane bed bug heater delivers consistent, evenly distributed heat to eliminate bed bugs in all life stages, including eggs, along with termites, fleas, ticks, roaches, spiders, and stored product pests. The system gradually raises internal temperatures to 121°F–140°F and holds them for three hours, enabling deep heat penetration into cracks, crevices, wall voids, and furniture.
At 500,000 BTUs per hour, the TPE-500 provides the power required for demanding treatment environments. When paired with high-temperature air movers (sold separately), heat is circulated uniformly throughout the structure, ensuring a reliable and repeatable thermal kill. This non-chemical, environmentally responsible bed bug extermination equipment is widely used by pest control companies across the United States.
The TPE-500 is engineered with advanced safety controls including multi-stage propane regulators that reduce pressure below 3 psi, a powder-coated steel barrel, and a 50-ft propane hose for safe tank placement. Assembled in an ISO 9000-certified facility, it delivers the durability, consistency, and performance required for recurring commercial use.
Common applications include hotel rooms, long-term care facilities, apartment units, military housing, and smaller warehouse spaces.
Key Features & Specifications
- Heat output: 500,000 BTUs/hour
- Target temperature range: 121°F–140°F, with 3-hour hold time
- Treatment capacity: Up to 2,500 sq. ft.
- Fans required: Works best with 8 AM3700 High Temperature Axial Air Movers (sold separately)
- Pests eliminated: Bed bugs (all stages), termites, fleas, ticks, roaches, spiders, grain beetles, stored product pests
- Safety system:
- Stage 1 red regulator
- Stage 2 green Fisher regulator
- Three RV53 downstream regulators
- Total output pressure <3 psi
- 50-ft propane hose allows safe external tank placement
- Powder-coated steel barrel resists flaking and heat degradation
- Non-chemical, environmentally friendly treatment method
- Assembled in an ISO 9000-certified facility
- On-site professional training available in the US
If you are in need of a Pest Heat Propane Heater package with high temperature fans, check out the TPE-500 add-on package or the TPE-500 complete package.
Michele Berdelle –
I started using these heaters over 10 years ago. To this day , my very fist heater purchased still fires up everyday to get the job done. Great product!