Fumigation handles a whole building at once. Crews drape the house in tarps and release a gas that seeps through walls, furniture and stored belongings. Since it is the most demanding option, it is saved for infestations that have reached most rooms.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bed bugs have spread well past the bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical work did not stop them.
- The home holds too many belongings to treat piece by piece.
- A complete one-time result is worth more than a lower price.
How Fumigation Works in California
- MeasureThe fumigator sizes up the structure and gives you written prep instructions.
- CoverTarps go over the house and warning signs are posted.
- FumigateA licensed fumigator releases the gas and keeps it at the required level for the full period.
- ClearThe tarps come off, the home airs out and readings are taken before anyone goes back in.
Tenting a Foothill Home
Houses in the Yokuts Valley hills often stand near oaks, fences, sheds and corrals. Ask how the crew will fit tarps around them, what brush or branches must be trimmed and where the trucks can park on a narrow drive. Book a place to stay for everyone in the household and plan for the animals you feed each morning.
Prepping the Home
- Remove food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the bags the fumigator supplies.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights away for people and pets.
- Water the soil along the foundation and trim plants touching the walls.
- Unlock every gate and clear a walkway around the full house for the tarp crew.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights should we book somewhere else?
Plan on 2 to 3 days away, until the home has aired out and air testing shows it is safe to return.
Does tenting the house also cover our guest cabin?
No. Only the building under the tarp is treated. Any other structure where people sleep needs its own inspection and treatment 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 Yokuts Valley. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.