Steritech Launches SleepEasy™ Thermal Chamber to Quickly Kill Bed Bugs; Is Safer and More Eco-Friendly Than Most Other Treatments

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- IHMRS SHOW:  Booth# 1780 -- The Steritech Group, Inc, the second largest commercial-only pest prevention provider in North America, is establishing a new benchmark in commercial bed bug treatment with the launch of its portable SleepEasy™ Thermal Chamber at the International Hotel and Motel Restaurant Show, November 14 - 16.  

Conventional treatment methods typically entail the use of a significant amount of pesticides and frequently can take anywhere from 14 to 21 days to eliminate bed bugs from an infested room, often requiring hotels to throw away mattresses and other expensive furnishings.  

Steritech's Thermal Chamber is more discreet, reliable and safer than other heat treatments used on the market, according to Judy Black, Technical Director and Board Certified Entomologist at Steritech.  The patent-pending SleepEasy Thermal Chamber uses high heat, a proven method for quickly killing bed bugs in all life stages.  In as little as 24 hours, a room is back in service - and with its original furniture.  

Ms. Black explained that the Thermal Chamber aligns with Steritech's EcoSensitive^® approach of eliminating pests without unnecessarily applying pesticides.  "Precise applications are used only when necessary in response to detailed inspection," she said.

The Thermal Chamber is the newest addition to the comprehensive SleepEasy Bed Bug Program that includes a full one-year guarantee. The Thermal Chamber treatment works seamlessly:  once bed bugs are detected on premises, Steritech's service specialists arrive with the portable SleepEasy Thermal Chamber.  All treatment takes place in the affected room.  

Infested furniture is placed inside and heated to eliminate all bed bugs present.  The specialists manually treat any objects that are sensitive to heat and make pinpoint pesticide applications of low-impact products to the room.  

The complete Steritech SleepEasy Bed Bug Program includes canine scent detection, full-scale bed bug treatment programs and educational materials to help train staff on early detection techniques. In addition, Steritech offers a full line of Protect-A-Bed^® Mattress and Box Spring encasements.

The Steritech Group, Inc. provides specialized brand protection services for the hospitality, retail, food processing and healthcare industries. The premier provider of food safety, quality assurance and pest prevention services, Steritech is a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Steritech has operations throughout North America and serves clients in 30 countries. For more information on Steritech, please visit www.steritech.com or call 704-971-2422.

SOURCE The Steritech Group, Inc.