Fumigation treats a whole building in one operation. A tent is pulled over the house and a gas is released that works through walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most involved method, so it is kept for infestations that have reached most rooms.
Signs Tenting May Be Needed
- Bed bugs have spread well past the bedrooms.
- A heat or chemical plan did not solve the problem.
- There are too many belongings to treat item by item.
- You want one complete treatment even at a higher cost.
How Fumigation Works in California
- WalkthroughThe fumigator measures the house and gives you written prep instructions.
- CoverTarps go over the building and warning signs are posted.
- TreatA licensed fumigator releases the gas and keeps it at the required level for the set period.
- ClearThe tarps come off, the house airs out and air is tested before anyone returns.
Tenting a House in 93608
Rural houses around Cantua Creek often have sheds, fences, carports and trees close by. Ask how the crew will set the tarps around them and where their trucks will park. With few motels nearby, line up a place to stay with family or in a larger town well ahead of the date, and arrange care for animals you feed daily.
How to Get the House Ready
- Remove food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the special bags the fumigator provides.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights away for people and pets.
- Soak the ground next to the foundation and cut back any plants touching the siding.
- Leave gates unlocked and clear a walkway on every side of the house for the tarp crew.
Questions About Fumigation
How long are we out of the house?
Plan on 2 to 3 days. You go back in only after the house has aired out and air testing shows it is safe.
Does tenting the house also treat a trailer on the lot?
No. The gas treats only the building under the tarp. Any trailer, shed room or second home where people sleep needs its own inspection and plan.
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 Cantua Creek. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.