An inspection answers the two questions every plan depends on: are these really bed bugs, and how far have they spread? A thorough first visit also avoids a second long trip. In a rental, it produces the licensed findings that AB 551 requires the landlord to share.
When to Book an Inspection
- You wake up with fresh bites several days a week.
- Dark specks show on pillowcases or along the mattress edge.
- You spotted a small flat bug or an empty shell by the bed.
- A secondhand bed or couch came home recently.
What the Technician Checks
The search starts where people sleep and sit, then works outward: mattress seams and tags, box springs, bed frames, headboards, dresser drawers, sofa cushions, baseboards, outlet covers and curtain folds. If your lot in 93608 has a second house, a trailer or a spare room used by others, ask to have those checked on the same visit.
What Happens During the Visit
- Talk firstThe technician asks when bites started, who has stayed over and what furniture came in.
- Look closelyBedrooms come first, then living areas and every other place with a bed.
- Show youYou see what was found, often with photos.
- Write it upYou get a report listing the rooms involved and the options.
Renters and Owners in 93608
About 6 in 10 occupied homes in this ZIP are rented, so many inspections involve both a tenant and a landlord. AB 551 gives the landlord 2 business days to share a licensed operator's findings with affected tenants, and a clear written report makes that simple for everyone.
Getting Ready
- Keep the sheets and mattress untouched so the technician can read the evidence.
- Do not spray or set off a fogger before the visit.
- Clear laundry and boxes away from beds and couches.
Questions About Inspections
My bites could be from mosquitoes near the canals. How do I know?
You often cannot tell from the bites alone. The technician looks for hard proof such as live bugs, eggs, cast skins and fecal spots on and around the bed before calling it bed bugs.
Nothing turned up, yet I still get bites. What now?
Ask about a K9 search or a second look in 2 to 3 weeks. Very new infestations can hold just a handful of bugs that hide well.
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.