Fumigation treats a whole building at once. The crew covers the structure with tarps and releases a gas that moves through walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most intensive bed bug option, saved for infestations that have reached most of a house or small building.
When Tenting Fits
- Bed bugs show up in almost every room, not just where people sleep.
- Earlier heat or chemical treatment did not solve it.
- The home holds too many belongings to treat piece by piece.
- More than one unit or building needs treatment at the same time.
How Fumigation Works in California
- SurveyThe fumigator measures the building and gives you a written prep list.
- CoverOur crew drapes tarps over the structure and posts warning signs on every side.
- FumigateA licensed fumigator releases the gas and keeps it contained for the required time.
- Air outThe tarps come off, the building ventilates and meters confirm it is safe.
Fumigation in Riverdale
For a big Riverdale family, lining up 2 to 3 nights somewhere else is often the toughest part, so settle that first. Farm properties can have a main house plus a trailer, a shop room or a second home, so confirm which structures the quote includes. A solid quote also explains why tenting beats heat or chemical treatment for your particular property.
Preparing for Tenting
- Seal food, medicine and pet food in approved bags, or take them with you.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights away for every person and pet in the household.
- Water the ground along the foundation and cut back plants that touch the walls.
- Unlock gates and move equipment so the crew can get around the whole building.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights will we be away?
Plan on 2 to 3 nights, until the house is aired out and testing shows the air is safe.
Will tenting stop bed bugs from coming back?
No. Once the gas clears, nothing remains to stop bugs that ride in on a later visit or used furniture. A residual treatment can be added afterward when your plan calls for it.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. We schedule a licensed technician to check your Riverdale home. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.