Heat Treatment Specific Requirements. 1. Heat Treatment shall be provided to the following specifications: Thermal pest eradication (i.e. Heat Treatment for bed bugs). VCU prefers each heater generate 30,000 BTU’s (British Thermal Units) or more while running on a 50-amp circuit. The Firm must have enough equipment to heat all living spaces within the unit (living room, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, etc.) simultaneously. The following temperatures must be reached and maintained for a minimum of 90 minutes. Ambient temperature must be 135 degrees Fahrenheit and core temperature must be 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures need to be tracked and recorded by the minute using wireless probes. All data needs to be captured, graphed, and provided to VCU at the end of each treatment. Sprinkler heads need to be insulated against the high temperatures and monitored via a wireless probe during treatment. During the treatment the technician shall move and rearrange clothing and items in the unit to maximize heat distribution. The technician must rearrange furniture, open drawers, closets, wardrobes, desks, etc., and rearrange the items contained within as well as rearrange items such as laundry baskets, books, papers, clothing, or anything that is piled up to ensure good heat distribution. Once the temperature requirements are met, the heaters may be shut down.
