Fumigation handles a whole building at once. A crew covers the structure with a tent and releases a gas that works its way into walls, furniture and everything stored inside. It is the heaviest bed bug option and is reserved for infestations that have reached most of a house or small building.
When Fumigation Is the Right Fit
- Bugs are in nearly every room, not only the bedrooms.
- An earlier heat or chemical treatment did not work.
- Rooms are too full to treat item by item.
- Several units or buildings need treatment together.
The California Fumigation Process
- MeasureThe fumigator sizes up the building and hands you a written prep list.
- TentTarps cover the home and warning signs go up around it.
- ReleaseThe licensed fumigator introduces the gas and keeps the tent sealed for the label time.
- ClearTarps come down, the house airs out and testing confirms it is safe.
Tenting a Biola Home
For a household of 4 or more, finding beds elsewhere for 2 to 3 nights is often the hardest part, so settle that before booking. Houses with add-on rooms, covered patios or attached sheds need careful sealing, so ask exactly what the tent will cover. A good quote also explains why tenting is a better fit than heat or chemical treatment for your home.
Getting Ready for the Tent
- Bag food, medicines and pet food in approved bags, or take them out.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, pets included.
- Wet the soil along the foundation and trim plants that touch the walls.
- Open gates and move vehicles or equipment so the crew can reach every side.
Fumigation Questions
How long will my family need to stay somewhere else?
Plan on 2 to 3 nights, until the house has aired out and air testing shows it is safe to return.
Does tenting keep bed bugs from coming back?
No. The gas leaves nothing behind, so bugs carried in afterward can start over. Many companies apply a residual treatment once the tent comes down.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a free referral service. When you call or send the form, you are connected with an independent, licensed pest control company that serves Biola. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.