Fumigation goes after the whole building in one pass. A tent seals the structure and a gas fills it, reaching into walls, furniture and belongings that other methods might miss. It is the most intensive bed bug option on the list, reserved for infestations that have taken over most of a home or building.
Situations That Call for It
- Bed bugs have spread through most of the rooms, not just the bedrooms.
- An earlier round of heat or chemical treatment did not clear the problem.
- There is too much furniture and too many belongings to treat piece by piece.
- A small building or cottage needs every room done at the same time.
How California Fumigation Rules Play Out
- Measure and planThe fumigator sizes up the building and hands you a list of what to bag or take out.
- Tent goes upTarps cover the structure and warning signage is posted.
- Gas is releasedA licensed fumigator runs the gas for the time the job requires.
- ClearanceTarps come off, the building airs out, and testing confirms the air is safe.
Fumigation for Fallbrook Properties
A number of Fallbrook homeowners have already seen tent fumigation used for termites in older homes and grove buildings, and the bed bug version follows a similar routine. It comes into play for infestations that a lighter method already failed to clear. Have the company walk you through why tenting, rather than heat or chemicals, fits your particular property.
Prep Before the Tent Goes Up
- Remove food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the bags the company supplies.
- Line up somewhere to stay for 2 to 3 nights with your family and pets.
- Water down soil near the foundation and cut back plants touching the house.
- Make sure the crew has clear access for tenting and for clearance afterward.
Fumigation Questions From Fallbrook Owners
Can we move back in right after the tent comes down?
Only after a licensed fumigator has ventilated the structure fully and confirmed with air testing that it is safe to enter.
Does fumigation keep new bed bugs away after the fact?
It does not. Once the gas clears, it leaves nothing behind, so a bug carried in later could start a fresh problem. Some companies follow up with a residual product for that reason.
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 Fallbrook. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.