Dry superheated steam heat treatment
Axontherm is a heat treatment service that provides a non-toxic, chemical-free treatment to combat bed bugs, effective at all stages of their life cycle.
Bed bugs. Definitely a formidable opponent to any pest control business and an undeniable nightmare for facility managers in the hospitality industry. To combat them we have developed a non-toxic heat treatment solution, effective against bed bugs at every stage of the life cycle – all in one treatment application.
What is heat treatment?
Particularly effective against bed bugs and insects, such as pests of textile products and also for cockroaches. Targeted application of heat is used, the heat treatment reaches all areas of the infestation without causing damage to treated items such as furniture and fabrics. The mobile system provides dry, targeted and transported heat to treat infestations without the use of chemicals and is particularly suitable for businesses such as hotels, hospices, nursing homes and residential properties.
Axontherm heat treatment: How it supports your business
Axontherm provides businesses with an alternative, more effective, solution for controlling bed bugs and other insect pests compared to conventional forms of pest control such as the use of insecticides. This can be very beneficial for hotels, homes and other businesses, especially in relation to the increasing demands of legislation regarding the use of pesticides.
Advantages of Axontherm heat treatment:
Minimal disturbance
Instant and effective heat treatment instantly kills target insects. The non-toxic, chemical-free nature of Axontherm allows the treated areas to be reused immediately afterwards.
Chemical free bed bug control
Free of chemicals and pesticides, Axontherm is environmentally friendly and suitable for use in sensitive environments of food areas, nursing homes, hotels and hospitals to combat bed bugs.
Minimizes replacement costs
Axontherm heat treatment can be used on many furniture and upholstery items, successfully eliminating bed bugs without causing damage, saving disposal and replacement costs.
Protects your company’s reputation
From early detection to rapid response, pest problems are quickly and completely eradicated, ensuring that bed bug and insect infestations are contained and dealt with promptly.
Frequently asked questions about heat treatment
What is Axontherm heat treatment?
Axontherm is an innovative heat treatment solution offered by Axon Pest Control, using heat as an alternative to conventional chemical insecticides for insect control. With the banning of methyl bromide and increasing resistance to insecticides, there is renewed interest in using heat to treat pest infestations.
Is heat treatment safe?
Yes, provided the equipment and systems used are properly monitored and maintained. Axon Pest Control has extensively trained experts, professional equipment and integrated operational and safety procedures.
Why is heat an effective insect control measure?
Yes, provided the equipment and systems used are properly monitored and maintained. Axon Pest Control has extensively trained experts, professional equipment and integrated operational and safety procedures.
At what temperature are insects killed?
For practical reasons, insects should be exposed to an optimum temperature between 56°C and 60°C. This temperature must be maintained for a period of several seconds to ensure that all life stages of the target insect are killed. The time required will depend on the actual temperature maintained and the type of insect.
How does increased temperature kill insects?
It dehydrates me by drying it out. In addition, essential proteins in the body, such as enzymes, are denatured and destroyed.
Which insects can be treated with heat?
While the majority of heat treatments target bed bugs, all types of insects can be treated with heat, including stored product pests, insect pests in food factories and mills, moth and insect infestations in textiles and furniture, and burrowing insects wood .
