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90% higher temperatures than previously reported were required to kill bedbugs when the temperature rose slowly — possibly because of the way previous heat tests have been conducted — but it is not known what enables bedbugs to resist gradual heat stress.<ref>[http://www.propanecouncil.org/uploadedFiles/Council/Research_and_Development/REP_12221%20Efficacy%20of%20Heat%20on%20Bed%20Bugs.pdf Fundamental Research on the Efficacy of Heat on Bed Bugs and Heat Transfer in Mattresses''], TEMP-AIR, INC</ref>
90% higher temperatures than previously reported were required to kill bedbugs when the temperature rose slowly — possibly because of the way previous heat tests have been conducted — but it is not known what enables bedbugs to resist gradual heat stress.<ref>[http://www.propanecouncil.org/uploadedFiles/Council/Research_and_Development/REP_12221%20Efficacy%20of%20Heat%20on%20Bed%20Bugs.pdf Fundamental Research on the Efficacy of Heat on Bed Bugs and Heat Transfer in Mattresses''], TEMP-AIR, INC</ref>
==Vikane/sulfuryl fluoride==
Another option suited but for entire structures is that of filling the structure with Vikane (sulfuryl fluoride) gas, a procedure which takes one day and is reported to kills all bed bug adults, nymphs and eggs, if done properly. The manufacturer states that Vikane leaves no residue, and that it does not cause significant damage to human health or environment, but it can dangerous to humans if breathed. and this use of Vikane is not legal everywhere.<ref>http://bedbugger.com/2007/04/06/vikane-gas-fumigation/</ref><ref>http://www.mypmp.net/bed-bugs/dows-vikane-effective-eliminating-bed-bugs</ref>
==Environmentalism==
==Environmentalism==