An inspection answers 2 questions before any money goes to treatment: is it really a bed bug, and how far has it spread? In a Fullerton apartment with roommates, or a duplex near Downtown with a unit on the other side of the wall, the second answer sets the size of the job.
When to Book One
- New bites keep appearing after nights at home, not just after a trip.
- Dark smudges turn up on the fitted sheet or along the mattress tag.
- You found a flat brown insect or an empty pale shell near a bed or couch.
- A used mattress, futon or couch came in recently, or a guest just stayed over.
Where We Look
We start where people spend hours at rest: mattress seams and tags, the underside of the box spring, bed frame corners, headboards, nightstands, futons, gaming chairs and sofa cushions. Then baseboards, outlet covers and curtain folds. In shared student units we add floor mattresses and couches used as beds.
How the Visit Goes
- Questions firstWhen the bites started, who sleeps where and any recent moves, trips or used furniture.
- Beds and seatingEvery bedroom and couch is checked before the rest of the home.
- Show and tellAnything we turn up gets pointed out to you, and most of the time photographed.
- PlanWe name the rooms involved and the treatment options that fit them.
Why Findings in Writing Matter in Fullerton
About half of Fullerton households rent, and in the ZIP codes around Cal State Fullerton and Downtown it is closer to 6 in 10. Under AB 551, once a licensed pest control operator inspects, the landlord must give affected tenants the results within 2 business days. A written report also settles arguments between roommates about whose room needs treatment.
Before We Arrive
- Leave the bed made so the evidence stays in place.
- Put away sprays, powders and foggers for several days before we come.
Questions About Inspections
My roommate has bites but I do not. Do we both need an inspection?
Yes. Many people never react to bites at all, so we check every bed and couch in the unit and go by eggs, shells and spotting rather than by who is itching.
Can you inspect a used mattress before I bring it inside?
We can include it if it is already at your home, for example in a garage or on a patio. Keep it out of the bedroom until it has been checked.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA provides bed bug inspection and treatment across California. We schedule a licensed technician to check your Fullerton home. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.