Fumigation treats a whole structure at once. The building is covered with a tent and filled with a gas that moves through walls, furniture and packed belongings. It is the most intensive bed bug option, kept for infestations that have reached nearly every part of a building.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bugs are showing up in most rooms, not only bedrooms.
- Earlier heat or chemical treatments did not finish the job.
- There are too many belongings to treat item by item.
- A small apartment building or lodging wing needs every room done together.
How Fumigation Works in California
- SurveyA Branch 1 licensed fumigator measures the building and gives you written prep steps.
- CoverTarps seal the building and warning signs keep people away.
- TreatThe gas is released under the tent for the time the label requires.
- ClearTarps come off, the building airs out and testing confirms it is safe.
Tenting a Chowchilla Home
In Chowchilla, a home is tented the same way it would be for drywood termites, by a company holding a Branch 1 license. For a farm parcel with a main house and separate living quarters, get it in writing which buildings are included. With many local homes built in the 1990s and 1960s, ask how our crew will protect roof tiles, vents and landscaping. Our quote also explains why tenting beats heat or chemical work for your situation.
Preparing for the Tent
- Take out food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the bags the fumigator supplies.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for the whole family, pets included.
- Water the soil next to the foundation and cut back plants that touch the walls.
- Unlock gates and leave room for the crew on every side of the house.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights will we be away from our Chowchilla house?
Plan on 2 to 3 nights while the structure airs out and passes its clearance testing.
Does tenting keep bed bugs from coming back?
No. The gas leaves nothing behind, so a few bugs carried in later can start a new problem. We can add a residual treatment afterward if your plan calls for one.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. We book an inspection at your Chowchilla home at a time that suits you. Nothing is treated until you approve the price in writing.