Fumigation treats a whole building at once. The house is covered with a tent, and a gas moves through walls, furniture and everything inside. It is the most intensive bed bug option and is kept for infestations that have spread through most of a home.
When Tenting Is Worth Considering
- Bugs have reached most rooms, not just bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical treatment has already failed.
- The home holds too many belongings to treat item by item.
- The problem is too widespread for room by room work to finish in reasonable time.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- AssessThe fumigator measures the house and hands you a written prep list.
- CoverTarps seal the structure and warning signs are posted.
- ReleaseGas goes in under the control of the licensed fumigator and stays at the set level as long as the label requires.
- VentilateTarps come off, the house airs out and the air is tested.
Fumigation in Boulevard
Tenting is familiar in San Diego County from termite work, and bed bug fumigation follows a similar process. On a large Boulevard parcel, the crew needs a clear path around the house past fencing, stacked firewood and parked equipment. Mobile homes and RVs are handled differently, so ask what the company suggests for them.
How to Prepare
- Remove food, medicine and animal feed, or seal them in the bags provided.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for people and pets.
- Plan care for horses, chickens or other animals kept by the house.
- Pull brush and woodpiles away from the walls.
Questions About Fumigation
How long must the family stay somewhere else?
Usually 2 to 3 days, until the house has aired out and the air has been tested clear.
Can a mobile home be tented for bed bugs?
Fumigation is usually planned for framed houses. Ask the company what it recommends for a manufactured home, since heat or chemical work is often used there instead.
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 Boulevard. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.