Fumigation treats an entire building in one go. The crew wraps the structure in tarps and releases a gas that moves through wall cavities, furniture and stored boxes. It is the heaviest bed bug method and is saved for problems that have spread through a whole house or outbuilding.
When Tenting Fits
- Bugs are in most rooms, not only bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical work has already failed.
- There are too many belongings to treat piece by piece.
- An old wood house has so many voids and gaps that other methods cannot reach them all.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- MeasureThe building is measured, and you get a written list of prep tasks.
- CoverTarps go over the structure and warning signs go up.
- ReleaseThe licensed operator adds the gas and keeps the tent sealed for the required time.
- Air outTarps come down, fans clear the rooms and air tests confirm it is safe to go back in.
Fumigation Around Fulton
Many Fulton properties have more than one building: a farmhouse, a cottage, a barn or a shop. Ask whether each needs tenting or only the one with bugs. The crew also needs open ground around the walls, so vines, fences, woodpiles or stored equipment right against the building may have to be moved first. The quote should explain why tenting beats heat or chemical work for your building.
Getting Ready
- Bag food, medicine and pet food in approved bags or take them out of the house.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, animals too.
- Water plants next to the walls and cut back anything touching the building.
- Unlock gates and clear a path so the crew can get all the way around.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights away should we plan for?
Typically 2 to 3 days, until the building has aired out and air tests show it is safe.
Does tenting stop bed bugs from coming back?
No. Fumigation leaves nothing behind to kill bugs brought in later. Many companies add a residual treatment afterward.
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 Fulton. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.