Fumigation treats a whole structure at once. The house is wrapped in a tent and filled with a gas that works through walls, furniture and everything stored inside. It is the most thorough bed bug option and is kept for problems that have spread through most of a home.
When Tenting Fits
- Bugs are in most rooms, not just bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical treatment has already been tried without success.
- Closets and garages hold too many belongings to treat item by item.
- A detached guest unit and the main house both have heavy activity.
The Tenting Process in California
- AssessThe fumigator measures the structure and hands you a written prep list.
- TentThe building is sealed under a tent and warning signs are posted.
- FumigateA state licensed fumigator introduces the gas and keeps it sealed in for the set exposure period.
- ClearOnce the exposure ends, the tent is removed, the house is ventilated and air readings are taken.
Fumigation in Bonita
Plenty of Bonita homes have been tented for drywood termites over the years, and bed bug fumigation follows much the same routine. On a horse property or a lot with a casita, confirm which buildings are in the quote and plan where the horses and other animals will stay while the crew works nearby.
How to Prepare
- Seal groceries, medicine and pet food in the fumigator's approved bags, or take them off site.
- Book 2 to 3 nights away for the household, pets included.
- Water plants by the foundation and trim anything touching the walls.
- Open gates and clear side yards so the tent crew can reach every side.
Bonita Fumigation Questions
How long will we be out of the house?
Usually 2 to 3 nights, until the home has aired out and passed air testing.
Does tenting protect against future bed bugs?
No. Fumigation leaves no 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 Bonita. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.