Fumigation handles an entire building in one treatment. The structure is wrapped in tarps and filled with a gas that moves through wall cavities, stored gear and furniture. It is the heaviest bed bug option and is kept for infestations that have spread throughout a building.
When Tenting Is the Right Call
- Bugs have moved well beyond the bedrooms.
- Heat or spray treatment has been tried already and did not work.
- The cabin is full of stored bedding, camping gear and furniture.
- Several connected rooms or units have to be done together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- SurveyA licensed fumigator measures the building and hands you a written prep list.
- SealTarps enclose the structure and warning signs are posted.
- FumigateThe gas is released and held for the time the label and state rules set.
- ClearThe tarps come off, the building is aired out and air tests are done.
Fumigation in Cazadero
Tenting is uncommon for bed bugs here, but it can make sense for a cabin crammed with years of stored belongings. Tall redwoods over the roof, steep lots on the creek and narrow driveways can complicate tarping, so ask how the crew will reach and seal every side. Owners who live elsewhere should arrange for someone to unlock gates and meet the crew.
How to Prepare
- Bag food, medicine and pet food in the approved bags, or take them away.
- Set up 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, including pets.
- Water plants near the walls and cut back limbs resting on the roof.
- Clear decks, woodpiles and paths along the walls so the crew can work around the building.
Questions About Fumigation
How long are we out of the house?
Plan on 2 to 3 nights. The gas is held, then vented, and the air has to test clear before anyone can go back in.
Will tenting keep bed bugs out for good?
No. Fumigation leaves nothing behind that keeps working, so bugs brought in later by guests or luggage 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 Cazadero. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.