The invention disclosed is a mobile apparatus for use in the extermination of household pests, particularly bed bugs, found upon furniture, furnishings, and personal effects (“infested items”), whereby the infested items may be removed from their usual household environment (i.e., removal of a bed from an infested bedroom, etc.) and placed within the apparatus that then increases the temperature of the infest items to a degree lethal to the respective pest sought to be eradicated.