Fumigation treats a whole building at one time. The structure is covered with tarps and filled with a gas that moves through walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the strongest bed bug option and is kept for infestations that have spread throughout a house or small building.
When Tenting Is Considered
- Bugs or signs are found in most rooms.
- Heat or chemical treatment has already been tried and failed.
- There are too many belongings to treat piece by piece.
- All units in a small rental building must be done together.
The California Fumigation Process
- MeasureOur crew sizes the building and hands you a prep list.
- TarpTarps cover the structure and warning signs are posted.
- ReleaseA licensed fumigator introduces the gas and holds it for the full time.
- ClearTarps come off, the house airs out and a meter confirms the gas is gone.
Fumigation for Olivehurst Properties
Many Yuba County homeowners have seen houses tented for drywood termites, and bed bug fumigation follows a similar routine. In 95961 it tends to come up for an older Olivehurst house where bugs have reached nearly every room, or a small rental building where every unit needs treatment at once. Since the family must be away for 2 to 3 days, ask us to explain why tenting beats heat or chemicals for your building.
Getting the House Ready
- Remove food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the bags the crew provides.
- Book 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, pets included.
- Soak the soil next to the foundation and trim plants touching the walls.
- Unlock gates and clear access around the whole building.
Questions About Fumigation
How do we know the house is safe to enter again?
The licensed fumigator decides. After the tent comes off, the home is aired out and tested with a gas meter, and you go back in only once the readings clear.
Will tenting stop bed bugs from ever coming back?
No. The gas leaves no lasting residue, so new bugs carried in later can start a fresh problem. We can apply a residual product after clearance if your plan calls for it.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. Our team sets up your Olivehurst inspection after the first call. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.