Fumigation treats a full structure in one go. Tarps wrap the building and a gas released inside reaches wall voids, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most complete bed bug method, used when bugs have spread through an entire home or a small building.
When Tenting Is Considered
- Bugs, stains or bites show up in nearly every room.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not hold.
- Rooms are packed with so many belongings that item by item work is not realistic.
- Several units in a small building are all affected at once.
How Fumigation Works in California
- MeasureThe building is sized up and you get a list of what to bag or remove.
- CoverTarps are placed over the structure and warning signs posted.
- ReleaseA licensed fumigator introduces the gas and holds it for the labeled time.
- Air outTarps come down, the building ventilates and a meter confirms clearance.
Fumigation for Alhambra Properties
Alhambra has many wood frame houses from the 1920s through the 1950s, and termite tenting is a familiar sight here. For bed bugs, tenting usually comes up for a heavily infested house or a small apartment building where several units need treatment together. Every occupant must leave for 2 to 3 days, so we explain why tenting fits your building better than heat or chemicals.
Before You Leave for Fumigation
- Bag food, medicines and pet food in the sealed fumigation bags provided, or take them with you.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, including pets.
- Give shrubs along the foundation a deep soak and cut back any limbs resting on the siding.
- Clear bikes, trash bins and planters so tarps can reach the ground all around.
Questions About Fumigation
How will we know the house is ready for us again?
The licensed fumigator makes that call. After the tarps come off, the building is aired out and tested with a gas meter, and you are told when people and pets can return.
Does tenting protect us from future bed bugs?
No. Fumigant gas is gone once the building airs out, so bugs that ride in later on a suitcase or a used dresser are not affected. Ask us whether a residual treatment once the tarps are down makes sense for you.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA provides bed bug inspection and treatment across California. We schedule a licensed technician to check your Alhambra home. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.