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 we suggest 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 us what we recommend for a manufactured home, since heat or chemical work is often used there instead.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. Our team sets a visit time with you in Boulevard. The written quote comes first, and treatment follows on your go-ahead.