Fumigation treats an entire building at once. Tarps cover the structure and a gas spreads through the walls, the furniture and everything stored inside. No other bed bug method reaches as far, so we keep it for infestations that have moved through an entire house.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Signs show up in almost every room.
- Heat or chemical treatment was tried and did not hold.
- Garages, closets and spare rooms are packed too full to treat item by item.
- Every room of a small detached building has to be done in one go.
How It Works in California
- MeasureWe size up the building and give you a written list of what to bag or remove.
- TentTarps go over the house and warning signs are posted.
- FumigateOur Branch 1 licensed fumigator introduces the gas and times the exposure as state rules require.
- ClearAfter the tarps are pulled, the house is ventilated and a gas meter has to show safe levels.
Fumigation in Fullerton
Tented houses are familiar in north Orange County because of drywood termites, and bed bug fumigation uses the same equipment. In Fullerton it suits detached homes best, such as the ranch houses of west Fullerton and Sunny Hills and the larger homes in the north hills. Garden apartments and attached condos are rarely tented for bed bugs, so heat or a chemical plan is the norm there. Check with your HOA first if you live in one.
Before You Leave
- Seal food, medicine and pet food in the special bags we give you, or take them with you.
- Book 2 to 3 nights somewhere else for everyone in the home, pets included.
- Water the soil around the foundation and trim plants back from the walls.
- Clear a path around the house for the tarps.
Questions About Fumigation
How do you know the house is safe after the tent comes off?
The house is aired out and tested with a gas meter. Nobody goes back inside until the readings show it is clear.
Does tenting protect us from future bed bugs?
No. The gas leaves no lasting barrier, so a bug that comes in later on a bag or a chair can start over. Some plans add a residual treatment once the tent is gone.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. We book an inspection at your Fullerton home at a time that suits you. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.