“CRY” = "JUST FREEZE"
CRYONITE TREATMENT
WHY AND WHEN WE RECOMMEND TREATING WITH CRYONITE
PROCESS & METHOD
- Cryonite freezing is an extremely effective non-toxic treatment that eliminates crawling insects at all life stages and in environments where other treatment methods are not possible.
- Dry ice (-78°C) is discharged by a patented nozzle at optimal particle size and stream velocity. The result is very low temperatures which effectively freeze the insect using carbon dioxide "snow."
- It can be used on any material, surface or equipment, including electrical equipment and devices. It is even possible to treat power points and computers.
- There are no insecticides, no residue build-up and no risk of toxic or allergic reactions - a major advantage of the Cryonite freezing system.
- In an effort to reduce the amount of CO2 being released into the atmosphere, the carbon dioxide used is a by-product of an industrial process.
- Insects, and especially bed bugs, are becoming increasingly resistant to traditional chemical treatments. A problem that will only escalate in the future.
- All Cryonite treatments include a full prevention treatment as stated above and one "Bug Lock" box spring encasem*nt per room if required.
Cryonite is the perfect alternative treatment. This process is one of the easiest and fastest and works in combination with all other treatments solutions.
Our technicians are highly trained and will ensure the treatment is successful.
Our customer will receive educational material post-treatment and continued support via email and phone.
This technology is internationally proven and thoroughly tested. NEW to New Zealand and operated exclusively by ALPECO.
Treatment timeframe: 1 - 2 hours per room approx
"JUST FREEZE" What it can do:
No development of resistance. Kills insects immediately on contact.
Eliminates all life stages. This includes eggs and larvae.
Effective against other insects as well as mites and fleas.
Completely non-toxic, hypoallergenic and hygienic. No odours or fumes and no liquid residues.
Safe to use around electrical equipment.
Safe to use on all surfaces. Non-staining of paint, plastic or wood.
No clean-up. No affect when in direct contact with beds, mattresses, linens, tabletops and TVs, etc.
Little to no downtime for your hotel room. It’s available straight after treatment.
ALPECO’s recommended treatment strategy is to treat all rooms surrounding the infested room. And with the addition application of Diatomaceous Earth after treatment, there will be residual non-toxic protection. This will be a seamless treatment and your business can continue to operate and your revenue won’t be affected.
Entomologist Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann of Cornell University notes: “The only drawback with flash freezing is that it is harder to use than other approaches. The problem with it is not so much the technology as the technician. They have to be highly trained.”
That is where ALPECO comes in!
"JUST FREEZE" Applications:
The perfect pest control method for the hospitality and/or food industry, hospitals, rest homes, kindergartens and schools.
Work areas, including food preparation areas, can be treated while still in use.
Hospital beds can be treated without the patient having to move.
Excellent for hard-to-reach corners and in-built machinery.
Reduces the need for fumigation when used regularly as a component of your sanitation cycle.
Bed Bugs
Beetle
co*ckroaches
Silverfish
FAQs
A major guideline to follow when using freezing to control insect pests is to expose them to temperatures that drop as low as possible, as quickly as possible, for as long as possible. A practical recommended treatment is -20°C for one week.
What is the cryo treatment for bed bugs? ›
Cryonite® is a chemical-free, innovative, and targeted approach to bed bug elimination. The system applies super-cold CO2 gas to surfaces, cracks, and crevices. The dramatic change in temperature to below freezing kills bed bugs on contact.
How do you treat bed bugs from freezing? ›
Freezing bed bugs can kill them. However, you have to use a very low temperature (0 degrees F or colder) for at least four days for cold treatment to work. Your freezer may not even be cold enough. The center of the item, such as bedding, being frozen must reach 0 degrees F.
Can insects survive being frozen? ›
Freeze avoidant insects may migrate, have a way to keep themselves warm or find a relatively warm place to overwinter. Freeze tolerant insects can either survive being frozen or control the formation of ice crystals in their body.
What temperature kills most insects? ›
TEMPERATURE.
- 120°-140°F: insects die in minutes. ...
- 110°-115°F: insects will die within hours. ...
- 95°-100°F: insect development stops. ...
- 65°-70°F: insect development slows and insects are somewhat repelled. ...
- 55°-60° F: insect development stops. ...
- 35°-45°F: insects die in weeks. ...
- 10°-20°F: insects die in minutes.
Using freezing cold temperatures to kill bed bugs is one option. Put an infested object, such as bedding or pillows, in a sealed plastic bag, then put it in a freezer at zero degrees Fahrenheit for about four days.
What is the permanent solution for bed bugs? ›
Heat is one of the best ways to kill bed bugs. Pest experts use professional heating elements to kill bedbugs. You can also use a steam cleaner with a diffuser to kill bed bugs hiding in fabrics and baseboards.
How long can bed bugs live in a deep freezer? ›
It's actually easy to kill the bugs using cold temperatures. All you need to do is to put the affected item in a plastic bag, and then put the bag in the freezer that's temperature is set to below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 C ) for 3-4 days.
Can bed bug eggs survive freezing? ›
Temperatures below minus 15 degrees Celsius are sufficient to control all life stages of bed bugs after 3.5 days, while temperatures below minus 20 degrees Celsius require only 48 hours. They also observed bed bug eggs surviving in short-term exposures to temperatures as low as minus 25 degrees Celsius.
How long can bed bugs live in a sealed plastic bag? ›
Plastic bags can kill people and most any bug by rapidly removing oxygen but even so, suffocating bed bugs in this manner is challenging. With their tiny size, bed bugs don't need much air to breathe and just enough air can be in a sealed bag to keep them kicking for months.
Fortunately, bed bugs should not be able to survive the high temperatures of the washing machine. By setting the water temperature to around 50°C (122°F) or higher and using a dryer on the highest heat setting, you should be able to effectively kill all bed bugs and their eggs.
Is freezing painful for insects? ›
Freezing is sometimes suggested as a method of insect euthanasia. Others contend that freezing is not humane on its own but should be preceded by other means of anaesthesia. Cold by itself does not produce analgesia.
How do you freeze bugs? ›
Freezing of insect pests can be accomplished with an inexpensive household freezer, since the required temperature level is -20°C (-5°F). A chest freezer without a frost-free cycle is required.
Can you freeze live insects? ›
One way to manage excess stock is to freeze it and sell it as stock feed places to chickens, fish, pigs. It can also be used to feed wildlife by reptile owners, wildlife rescue, zoos etc.
What is the freezing point for insects? ›
Remember, freeze-avoidant insects do not die when it gets below freezing, but when the temperature gets below the freezing point for their boidly fluids – i.e., when ice begins to form in their bodies. For most freeze-avoidant insects, this is going to be between 0 and 20 degrees below zero.
