An inspection settles two things before you pay for treatment: whether the problem really is bed bugs, and how far it has spread. Close to 6 in 10 Alhambra households rent, and AB 551 requires landlords to pass a licensed operator's findings to affected tenants, so a written report helps both sides.
When to Book One
- You wake up with new itchy bumps several days in a row.
- Small dark marks appear on sheets or the mattress edge.
- You spot a tiny brown bug or a shed skin near a bed or chair.
- Someone in the home just got back from a trip or a hotel stay.
- A used bed, dresser or couch was recently brought inside.
What the Technician Looks At
The focus is any place people sleep or sit for long periods. In Alhambra homes that often includes recliners, lift chairs and sofa beds used by older relatives, along with bed frames, headboards, nightstands, baseboards and outlet plates.
Step by Step
- QuestionsWhen the bites began, who sleeps where, and any recent travel or used furniture.
- Beds and chairsSleeping and resting spots are searched before the rest of the room.
- ProofAny bugs, eggs, skins or stains are pointed out and often photographed.
- Next stepsThe technician explains the affected rooms and the treatment options that suit them.
For Alhambra Renters and Landlords
Under AB 551, landlords have 2 business days to share licensed findings with affected tenants. In a 1960s or 1970s Alhambra apartment building with shared walls, a report that lists each unit checked keeps the conversation clear for everyone.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Keep the sheets on the bed so evidence is not washed away.
- Avoid sprays, dusts and bug bombs beforehand.
- Clear clutter from around beds, chairs and couches.
Questions About Inspections
Only one of us has bites. Can bed bugs pick just one person?
They feed on everyone nearby, but people react very differently and some show nothing at all. That is why a search for bugs, eggs and spotting is more reliable than counting bites.
The inspection came back clean, yet the itching goes on. Now what?
Many households book a K9 search or a repeat inspection in 2 to 3 weeks. A new infestation may be just a handful of bugs behind trim or inside a headboard.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. We book an inspection at your Alhambra home at a time that suits you. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.