Fumigation treats an entire structure in one go. Tarps wrap the building, and the gas released under them works into wall cavities, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most complete bed bug method and is kept for cases where bugs have spread through a whole home or small building.
When Tenting Is on the Table
- Bites, spotting or live bugs turn up in nearly all rooms.
- Heat or chemical plans have not worked.
- There are too many belongings to treat item by item.
- Both halves of a duplex or every unit on a lot need treatment together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- MeasureThe building is sized up and you receive a list of items to bag or remove.
- SealTarps cover the structure and warning signs are posted.
- ReleaseThe gas goes in under a licensed fumigator and stays for the labeled exposure period.
- AerateTarps come off, the building airs out and a meter confirms the gas has cleared.
Fumigation and Downey Buildings
Termite tents are a familiar sight on Downey streets, and a bed bug fumigation follows a similar routine. It usually comes up for a badly infested single-family home or for a duplex or small lot of units where every household has to be treated at once. Because it means coordinating everyone on the property, ask us to explain why tenting suits your building better than heat or chemicals.
Getting Ready to Leave
- Take out food, medicine and pet food, or double-bag them in the special bags the crew supplies.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for the household and pets.
- Water plants along the foundation and trim any that touch the walls.
- Leave a clear path so the crew can reach every side of the structure.
Questions About Fumigation
How do we know the house is safe after the tent comes down?
A licensed fumigator airs out the structure and tests it with a gas meter. You are told when it is cleared for people and pets to return.
Does tenting keep bed bugs away for good?
No. Fumigant gas leaves no residue to stop bugs that arrive afterward in luggage or furniture. A residual product can be added after the tarps come off if needed.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. We schedule a licensed technician to check your Downey home. Nothing is treated until you approve the price in writing.