Fumigation treats an entire building at once. The crew covers the structure with tarps and releases a gas that reaches inside walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the heaviest bed bug option and is meant for infestations that have spread throughout the house.
When Tenting Is Worth It
- Bugs are showing up in nearly every room, not only bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical work did not clear the problem.
- The home holds too many belongings to treat item by item.
- Bugs have spread into wall voids throughout the structure.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- InspectA licensed fumigator assesses the house and hands you a written prep list.
- CoverThe home is tarped and warning signs are posted.
- ReleaseThe fumigant goes in and is kept at the concentration set by its label and California rules.
- VentilateTarps come off, fans clear the air and a meter reading confirms safe re-entry.
Tenting on a Wooded Lot
Many Deer Park houses sit among oaks and conifers on sloped ground, which can make it harder to seal a tent around decks, retaining walls and overhanging limbs. Ask the fumigator to walk the site first and explain in writing why heat or chemical work would not be enough, and book 2 to 3 nights of lodging early, since upper valley rooms fill quickly in harvest season.
Prep List
- Seal food, pet food and medicine in the fumigator's bags, or remove them.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights away for the household and pets.
- Wet the ground next to the foundation and trim any shrubs or vines resting on the siding.
- Move firewood and stored items away from the siding.
Questions About Fumigation
How long are we out of a Deer Park house during fumigation?
Expect 2 to 3 days, until the house has been aired and gas readings show it is safe to go back in.
Does fumigation keep bed bugs from returning?
No. It leaves no lasting protection against bugs brought in later, so a residual treatment can be added after the tent is removed if your plan calls for it.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. Our team sets a visit time with you in Deer Park. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.