Fumigation handles an entire structure at once. The crew covers the building 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 saved for infestations that have reached most of a home or building.
When Tenting Fits
- Bed bugs are in nearly every room, not just the bedrooms.
- Earlier heat or chemical treatments did not solve the problem.
- The home holds so many belongings that treating item by item is not practical.
- Every unit in a small building must be treated together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- Size upThe company measures the building and hands you a prep list.
- TentThe house is covered and warning signs go up.
- FumigateA licensed fumigator releases the gas for the required time.
- ClearThe tent is removed, the house airs out and the air is tested.
Fumigation in Pleasant Hill
Plenty of Pleasant Hill owners have tented a house for termites, and bed bug fumigation follows much the same routine. If your lot has a backyard studio or a converted garage where someone sleeps, ask whether it should be part of the job. A good quote explains why tenting suits your home better than heat or chemicals.
Getting the House Ready
- Seal or remove food, medicine and pet food in the special bags provided.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights away for everyone in the house, pets included.
- Water plants along the walls and cut back branches touching the house.
- Clear a path for the crew to reach every side of the building.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights will we be out of the house?
Expect 2 to 3 days away, until the house has aired out and testing shows it is safe to go back in.
Does fumigation protect against bed bugs later on?
No. It leaves no residue, so bugs brought in afterward can start over. Many companies add a residual treatment when the job is done.
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 Pleasant Hill. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.