Fumigation treats an entire structure at once. Tarps cover the house and a gas is released that moves through walls, furniture and every stored item. It is the most involved method, so it usually fits infestations that have reached most of the home.
When Tenting Fits
- Bugs are showing up in rooms far from any bed.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not hold.
- Too many belongings to treat one piece at a time.
- A single round matters more than cost.
How Fumigation Works in California
- AssessmentThe fumigator measures the house and hands you a prep list.
- TentingTarps go over the house and warning signs are posted.
- FumigantThe gas is released and kept at the required level for the full period.
- ClearanceTarps come off, the house airs out and testing clears it for reentry.
Tenting a Soulsbyville House
Many lots in 95372 have pines and oaks, woodpiles, decks and sloped yards close to the walls. Ask the fumigator how the tarps will fit around them, what must be moved and where the trucks can park on your street. Renters need the owner to approve and help plan where to stay.
Getting Ready
- Remove food, medicine and pet food, or seal it in bags from the fumigator.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, including pets.
- Wet the soil along the foundation and trim plants touching the house.
- Leave side gates unlocked so the crew can walk the full outside of the home.
Questions About Fumigation
How long do we stay away while the house is tented?
Plan on 2 to 3 days away. You can go back in after the house has aired out and a clearance test shows it is safe.
Will tenting the house also treat the detached garage or shed?
Only if it is under the tarps. A separate garage, shed or guest room is not treated unless the fumigator includes it in the plan.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. Our team sets a visit time with you in Soulsbyville. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.