Fumigation treats a whole building at once. The structure is sealed under a tent and filled with a gas that works through walls, furniture and stored items. It is the most intensive bed bug option, used when an infestation has spread through a home or small building.
When Tenting Is the Right Call
- Bugs are in most rooms, not only bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical treatment has been tried without success.
- There are too many belongings to treat item by item.
- A small building with several units needs to be treated together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- AssessThe fumigator measures the structure and hands you a written prep list.
- TentThe building is covered and sealed, and warning signs are posted.
- TreatGas goes in under the tent and stays for the period the label and state rules set.
- ClearAfter the tarps come down, fans air the rooms and meters confirm the gas is gone.
Fumigation in Healdsburg
Tenting is less common than heat or spray, but it can make sense for a heavily infested house or a small multi-unit building. On rural parcels with a barn, cottage or bunk building, ask which structures the quote covers, since bugs can move between buildings on belongings. A good quote explains why tenting fits better than other methods.
How to Prepare
- Pack groceries, medicines and pet food in the special bags provided, or take them away.
- Book 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, pets included.
- Water plants close to the house and trim branches touching the walls.
- Unlock gates and move yard gear so the tarp crew can walk the full perimeter.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights should we plan to stay elsewhere during tenting?
Plan on 2 to 3 nights while the structure is treated, aired out and cleared by air testing.
Does tenting keep bed bugs away for good?
No. The gas leaves no lasting residue, so bugs brought in later can start over. Many companies follow up with a residual treatment.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a free referral service. When you call or send the form, you are connected with an independent, licensed pest control company that serves Healdsburg. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.