Fumigation treats an entire structure in one event. The house is covered with tarps and filled with a gas that moves through wall voids, the attic, furniture and stored belongings. It is reserved for bed bug problems that have spread through most of a home.
When Tenting Is Recommended
- Bugs are found in nearly every room.
- Previous heat or chemical work did not succeed.
- The home holds too many belongings to treat item by item.
- A detached rental house is infested throughout.
How California Fumigation Works
- SurveyThe house is measured and a prep list is handed over.
- TentTarps and warning signs go up.
- ReleaseThe licensed fumigator adds the gas, then the tent stays sealed for as long as the label requires.
- ClearanceTarps come off, the house airs out and a meter test confirms it is safe.
Tenting in La Verne
Tent fumigation fits detached houses, such as the single-story homes found across La Verne's 1960s tracts and the larger houses in the foothills. Ask how the crew protects citrus trees and shrubs beside the walls. For condos, apartments and many manufactured homes, a heat or chemical plan is the usual route instead.
Before You Head Out
- Bag or remove food, pet food and medicine in the bags the fumigator supplies.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, pets included.
- Give the planting beds by the foundation a deep watering and clip back branches that rest on the siding.
- Pull patio furniture, bins and hoses away from the walls.
Questions About Fumigation
How long do we need to stay away?
Plan for 2 to 3 days. The licensed fumigator tests the air and clears the house before anyone goes back inside.
Can my condo be tented by itself?
Usually not, because the whole building goes under the tarp and every attached unit must be vacated. A single condo is normally treated with heat or a chemical plan.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. A licensed technician comes out to your La Verne address to look for signs. You get a written quote before any treatment.