Fumigation treats an entire building at once. The structure is sealed under a tent and filled with a gas that moves through walls, furniture and everything inside. It is the most thorough bed bug option and is used when bugs are spread throughout a home or building.
When to Consider It
- Bed bugs are in most rooms of the home.
- Heat or chemical treatment did not work.
- There are too many belongings to treat one by one.
- A small building needs every unit treated together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- PlanningThe building is measured and you receive a checklist of what to bag or remove.
- TentingTarps seal the structure and warning signs go up.
- FumigatingA licensed fumigator releases the gas for the required time.
- ClearingThe tent comes off, the building airs out and the air is tested.
Fumigation and Escondido Homes
Many Escondido homeowners know tent fumigation from termite work, and bed bug fumigation follows a similar process. It is used for heavy infestations in houses and small buildings, and it takes planning with tenants and neighbors. Ask your company to explain why tenting is recommended instead of heat or chemicals.
How to Prepare
- Take out food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the special bags the company provides.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights away for people and pets.
- Water plants near the foundation and trim any that touch the house.
- Give the crew access for tenting and clearance.
Questions About Fumigation
Is it safe to go back in after fumigation?
Yes, once a licensed fumigator has aired out the building and air testing shows it is clear.
Will fumigation stop bed bugs from coming back?
No. The gas leaves no residue, so new bugs brought in later can start again. 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 Escondido. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.