Fumigation handles the whole structure in a single treatment. Tarps seal the building, and a gas fills it and moves into walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most thorough bed bug option and is usually saved for infestations that have reached most of a house or small building.
When to Consider Tenting
- Signs turn up in nearly every room.
- Heat or chemical work already failed.
- Belongings are too many to treat piece by piece.
- Every unit in a small building needs treatment together.
How California Fumigation Works
- PlanThe structure is measured and you receive a list of what to bag or remove.
- CoverTarps go over the building and warning signs go up.
- ReleaseA licensed fumigator introduces the gas and holds it for the full exposure time.
- VentilateTarps are removed, the building airs out and a meter confirms it is clear.
Tenting in Susanville
Tenting is less common in Lassen County than in termite-heavy parts of the state, so a fumigation crew may need to travel in from farther away. It is most likely for a house where bugs have spread almost everywhere, or a small rental building that must be done all at once. Since everyone moves out for several days, ask us why tenting beats heat or a chemical plan for your property.
Before Moving Out
- Remove food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the bags the crew supplies.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights away for the family and pets.
- Water the soil around the foundation and cut back plants touching the walls.
- Keep every side of the building clear for the crew.
Fumigation Questions
Who says when we can go back inside?
The licensed fumigator. After the tarps come off, the building is aired out and checked with a gas meter before anyone is allowed back in.
Will fumigation keep bed bugs away later?
No. Once the building is aired out, no fumigant stays active, so any bugs carried in later on a bag or a used chair can begin a new infestation. We can apply a residual product once the tent is gone if you want one.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. Our team sets up your Susanville inspection after the first call. You get a written quote before any treatment.