Master Heat Technician

CertificationTraining

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What You’ll Learn

Bed Bug Basics Tri-Flo Products Site PreparationInitial

Assessment

Equipment Set Up

Eradication Process

Clean UpMaster Heat Technician

Certification Test

Bed Bug Basics

Bed Bug Facts

Bed Bug Facts

• Bed bugs are the ultimate hitchhiker, they spread by latching on to luggage, clothing, people, backpacks

• Bed bugs can lay one to five eggs in a day and more than 500 in a lifetime

• Bed bugs can survive for several months without eating

• Bed bugs, eggs and larvae die at 121°F (49°C)

• Bed bugs draw blood for about five minutes before retreating to digest

• Bed bugs hatchlings are so small they can pass through a stitch-hole in a mattress

• Bed bugs can ingest seven times their own weight in blood, which would be the equivalent of an average-sized male drinking 120 gallons of liquid

• Bed bugs are found in all 50 U.S. states as well as globally

• One out of five Americans has had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has encountered bed bugs at home or in a hotel

• Bed bugs don’t discriminate; you are just as likely to find them in a 5 star hotel as a 1 star hotel

Which one is the bed bug?

Bed Bug Basics

Chemicals vs. Heat

Chemicals vs. Heat

Heat permeates the entire room whereas chemicals only effect the point of contact

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Tri-Flo Products

Eradi-Flo Heaters

Packages

Tri-Flo ProductsEradi-Flo Heaters• ER1400

– 1400 watt heater that requires a 110 volt 15 amp service. Delivers 4,780 BTU’s

• ER1800– 1800 watt heater that requires a 110 volt 20 amp service.

Delivers 6,150 BTU’s

• ER5000– 5000 watt heater that requires a 220 volt 30 amp service.

Delivers 17,100 BTU’s

• ER10000– 10000 watt heater that requires a 220 volt 50 amp service.

Delivers 34,150 BTU’s

Package Examples• DIY 14 – Do It Yourself

– Three ER1400’s, two hi-temp fans, one laser thermometer– Treats rooms around 120 ft2

• HOTEL 78– One ER5000, two ER1400’s, three hi-temp fans, remote

temperature monitoring system, 25’ 220-volt extension cord– Treats rooms around 600 ft2

• PM 306 – Property Manager – Five ER5000’s, four ER1400’s, six hi-temp fans, remote

temperature monitoring system, five 25’ 220-volt extension cords

• PCO 500 – Pest Control Operator– Ten ER5000’s, ten hi-temp fans, remote temperature

monitoring system, ten 25’ 220-volt extension cords– Great for companies getting into the bed bug eradication

business

Complete product info can be found at www.tri-flo.com

Tri-Flo ProductsEradi-Flo Heaters Package Examples

Complete product info can be found at www.tri-flo.com

All domestic Tri-Flo products are ETL Listed and our international products bear the CE Mark

DIY 14

HOTEL 78PM 306

PCO 500

Tri-Flo Accessories

Temperature Monitoring FansPower Distribution

Remote Temperature Monitoring Laser Thermometer Thermal IR Camera

Site Preparation

Things to Do Prior to Treatment

Things to Do Prior to Treatment

• Clothes on hangers can be left as long as they are not packed tightly

• Turn off alarms, take alarms offline if monitored

• Remove batteries from smoke/CO2 detectors

• Unplug all electronics• Open dresser drawers to expose

content to heat• Bedding can be hung over doors

and will be heat treated during our process

Site Preparation

Items to Remove

Items to Remove

• Shampoos• Wine and Liquor• Candles• Aerosol cans• Plasma TVs• Ammunition and guns• Plants• Pets including fish• Musical instruments, records, tapes• Art work and photographs• Medicines

Important: Inspect all items for bed bugs prior to removal

Initial Assessment

Available Electric Power

Available Electric Power

• Check the circuit breaker panel to determine the number of independent – 110 volt 15 and 20 amp circuits– 220 volt 30 or 50 amp circuits

• Several electrical outlets can be connected to one circuit

• Check the range, stove, dryer and AC unit– This will help you to determine the type

and amount of equipment that can be used during the eradication

• The chart on the far right shows various North American electrical outlet configurations

Several outlets can be connected to one circuit

Circuit Breaker Panel

Initial Assessment

Managing Heat Loss

Managing Heat Loss

• Close windows, blinds, and curtains

• Place towels under door seams

• Cover any air vents

• Certain types of construction material, cement / cinder block, absorb heat slowly and require longer heating times

Initial Assessment

Determine The Level of Infestation

Level of Infestation

• Determine the level of infestation

– Highest to Lowest

• The charts on the right show where to look for bed bugs

Initial Assessment

Managing Content

Managing Content

• Leave contents in place

– Removing it risks spreading bed bugs

• Contents need to be churned every 30 minutes

– Expose all items to the heated air treatment

Equipment Set Up

Determine The Size and Layout of Rooms to be Treated

Room Layout, Size, and Equipment Placement

• Close window blinds, curtains

• If sprinklers are present it is recommended to use a cover or Stop-Gun to prevent them from going off

Eradication Process

Eradication Process1. Treat the most heavily infested area first2. Prior to placing Tri-Flo heaters in the room, set thermostat to raise

room temperature to 90°F (32°C)• Slow pre-heating makes bed bugs lethargic and less likely to scatter

3. Place Tri-Flo heaters in room with air flow as indicated in the diagrams on the next page and turn on “high”• Make sure there is 3 feet (1 meter) clearance around each heater

4. Raise room temperature to 106°F (41°C), place fan(s) in room with air flow as indicated in the previous diagrams and turn on “high”• The fan creates a convection effect that greatly facilitates killing bed

bugs

5. Practice taking readings with the laser thermometer• Check the heat in each corner in each room to achieve complete heat

monitoring• Post initial temperatures on your spreadsheet and start-up the

equipment• Stay in the area for 30 minutes to see if any breakers are flipped and fix

as necessary by putting equipment on another outlet/circuit

6. If using a remote monitoring system, place sensors in appropriate locations to track temperature performance

7. When room temperature has been at least 121°F (49°C) for 30 minutes, place mattress and box spring in a formation to maximize air flow (A-frame), open drawers in night stands and dresser

8. Make sure the coolest spots in the room are above 121°F (49°C) for the next 2 to 4 hours• Add time based on the level of infestation as needed

9. If using laser thermometer check and record temperature every 30 minutes at various locations in the room, adjust equipment to heat up the coolest spots accordingly• Record all temps and move equipment accordingly to confirm full

eradication• Churn clutter every 30 minutes to maximize heat exposure

10. Total eradication time can vary from 6 to 8 hours or more depending upon contents, construction material, number of windows, and level of infestation

11. Heat treatment typically kills all type of insects in the treated area

12. Posting and tracking your heat performance is critical to setting up, applying the heat, and getting the eradication done effectively. Use our convenient tracking sheet template to record all of your measurements on your eradication jobs. This sheet provides evidence that the eradication was comprehensive and successful.

Equipment Placement

Clean Up

Clean Up

Master Heat Technician

Certification Test

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