Fumigation treats a whole structure at once. The crew covers the building with a tent and releases a gas that works into walls, furniture and stored items. It is the largest bed bug option and is saved for infestations that have reached throughout the house.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bugs have moved well beyond the bedrooms into most rooms.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not clear them.
- The house is so full of stored belongings that treating item by item is impractical.
- Bugs are living in wall voids throughout the building.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- AssessA licensed fumigator inspects and hands you a written prep list.
- CoverThe building is tented and warning signs are posted.
- IntroduceFumigant is released and held at the level its label and state rules require.
- VentilateOnce the tent is removed, the house airs out until gas readings show it is safe.
Tenting in Sierraville
Tenting is rare in the Sierra Valley because it takes a full crew, heavy equipment and several days on site, and valley wind can make a tent hard to secure. If it comes up, ask the quote to explain why heat or chemical treatment would not be enough, and arrange 2 to 3 nights of lodging early, since rooms nearby are few.
How to Prepare
- Bag food, pet food and medicine in the fumigator's special bags, or take them out of the house.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, pets included.
- Wet the soil around the foundation and trim plants touching the siding.
- Move firewood, tack and stored gear away from the outside walls.
Questions About Fumigation
How long must our family stay somewhere else?
Plan on 2 to 3 days, until the structure has aired out and testing shows the air is safe to breathe.
Does fumigation keep bed bugs away for good?
No. It leaves nothing behind to protect the house, so bugs brought in later on luggage or furniture can start over. A residual can be added afterward if your plan calls for it.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. Our team sets a visit time with you in Sierraville. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.