Fumigation handles an entire structure in one treatment. Tarps enclose the building, and a gas works its way through walls, furniture and everything stored inside. It is the heaviest bed bug option, kept for infestations that have moved through most of a home.
When Tenting Fits
- Bugs have reached living rooms, closets and halls, not only bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical treatment was tried and failed.
- There is too much furniture and stored gear to treat piece by piece.
- A small multi-room building must be treated all at once.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- Size upThe fumigator measures the structure and hands over a written prep list.
- CoverTarps seal the building and warning signs go up.
- ReleaseA licensed fumigator introduces the gas and holds it for the set period.
- Air outTarps come off, the building ventilates and the air is tested.
Tenting in Geyserville
On country lots, tenting needs extra planning. Oaks and vines close to the walls, gravel drives and outbuildings can all affect how the tarp crew works. The gas treats only the structure under the tent, so ask how a guest cottage or bunk building on the same parcel will be handled. A good quote explains why tenting beats heat or spray for your house.
How to Get Ready
- Seal food, medicine and pet food in approved bags or take them away.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, pets too.
- Water plants near the walls and cut back branches touching the house.
- Open gates and clear paths so the crew can work all the way around.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights away should the family plan on?
Count on 2 to 3 nights while the house is treated, aired out and cleared by air testing.
Will tenting stop bed bugs for good?
No. The gas leaves no lasting protection, so bugs carried in later can start over. Ask us whether a residual treatment afterward fits your plan.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. We book an inspection at your Geyserville home at a time that suits you. You get a written quote before any treatment.