Fumigation treats an entire structure at once. Tarps seal the building and a gas fills it, reaching inside walls, furniture and stored items. It is the most complete bed bug method and is usually reserved for infestations that have spread through most of a house or small building.
Situations That Call for Tenting
- Bed bug signs are in almost every room.
- Earlier heat or chemical treatments did not work.
- There are too many belongings to treat item by item.
- All units in a small building must be treated together.
Fumigation Under California Rules
- MeasureThe building is measured and you get a list of items to bag or remove.
- TentTarps cover the structure and warning signs are posted.
- TreatA licensed fumigator releases the gas and holds it for the required exposure.
- Air outTarps come off, the building ventilates and a meter confirms it is safe.
Tenting in Corcoran
Fumigation for bed bugs is not common in small Kings County towns, and our licensed crew may travel in from Hanford, Visalia or the Fresno area. It is most likely for a home where bugs have reached nearly every room, or a small rental building that needs every unit done at once. Because everyone leaves for several days, ask us to explain why tenting is better than heat or chemical work for your building.
Getting Out of the House
- Remove or seal food, medicine and pet food in the bags the crew provides.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for family and pets.
- Water the soil along the foundation and trim back shrubs touching the walls.
- Leave clear access around the whole building.
Fumigation Questions
Who clears us to go back in?
The licensed fumigator does. Once the tarps come off, the building is aired out and tested with a gas meter before anyone can enter.
Does tenting protect the house from future bed bugs?
No. The fumigant leaves no lasting effect, so a bug brought in later on a bag or used chair can start a new problem. We can add a residual product after the tent comes down if you ask.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. Our team sets a visit time with you in Corcoran. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.