Steam Treatments Stop the Breeding Cycle
It’s common for eggs to start hatching within one to two weeks after a chemical treatment – This is because chemical insecticides are non-ovicidal, which means they do not penetrate and kill eggs. Steam on the other hand, heats pests and their eggs to temperatures which instantly destroy them. Chemicals treatments rely on a living pest to inhale/absorb their mostly dangerous compounds. This method kiils pests more slowly and has no impact on the embryos within eggs. If no active chemical residual is present when these eggs hatch, the breeding cycle continues.
Exsteaminator has the perfect solution for eradicating a wide range of pest species including fleas, dust mites and even the most elusive of them all - bed bugs. Exsteaminator’s steam technology kills all five nymphal stages of bed bugs – including the eggs – bringing an end to the breeding cycle and keeping the pests at bay.
Bed Bugs Becoming Immune to and Avoid Chemicals
Bed bugs are becoming immune to many of the commonly used chemicals and by nature avoid chemical deposits. Also insecticides are only active for a short period of time. This is ineffective as bed bug eggs can hatch after this period has lapsed so the breeding cycle continues.While chemicals may not kill bugs the odour does cause them to disperse and simply go elsewhere - thus resulting in spreading them to other rooms. What’s more, insecticides commonly in use, only have a residual effect of a couple of days. This is ineffective as an adult bed bug can survive for up to 18 months between feeds.
Infested Rooms Ready for Occupancy the Same Day
In hospitality, time is money. One of the main problems with chemicals is that fumigated rooms can not be occupied for days or even weeks following treatment. So the true cost can run into hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Exsteaminator’s 100% non-toxic solution allows rooms to be completely sanitised in just a few hours – so they’re ready for occupancy immediately. In the last four years, there’s been an 1,000% increase in bed bug infestations in Australia – costing the accommodation and tourist industry an estimated $100 million a year. Because no one likes to admit that they have a bed bug problem we are sure that these figures are just the tip of the iceberg.
Steam is 100% Safe
Chemical treatments expose your customers to harmful chemicals some of which have proven links to asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome and even cancer. Exsteaminator's steam technology is chemical-free, 100% natural and ideal for allergy sufferers. Within the hospitality industry this is critical as there are no fears of guests suffering adverse reactions or taking legal action.
Steam Reaches Places that Chemicals Can’t
Bed bugs are small, thin, and often hide in the narrowest of cracks. In other words, out of reach of most chemical treatments. Steam is capable of reaching just about anywhere – so bed bugs have nowhere to hide.
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