Fumigation treats a whole building at once. The structure is wrapped in a tent and filled with a gas that works its way through walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most involved bed bug option and is kept for problems that have spread through an entire home or small building.
When Tenting Is the Right Call
- Bugs are in nearly every room, not just bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical treatment was tried and did not work.
- There are too many belongings to treat item by item.
- Every unit in a small building needs treating together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- AssessThe fumigator measures the building and gives you a written prep list.
- TentCrews wrap the whole building in tarps and post warning signs around it.
- FumigateA licensed fumigator releases the gas and holds it for the required period.
- ClearTarps come off, the building airs out and the air is tested.
Fumigation in Rohnert Park
Tenting is uncommon for bed bugs in Rohnert Park, since most cases are caught early enough for heat or chemical work. It comes up for a house where bugs have reached every room, or for a small building where all units need treating at once. A solid quote explains why tenting beats the other options for your property.
How to Prepare
- Seal groceries, pet food and medicines in the special bags provided, or take them with you.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, pets included.
- Water plants beside the house and cut back anything touching the walls.
- Unlock side gates and clear paths so the crew can reach all sides.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights do we need to plan away from home?
Usually 2 to 3 nights, until the structure has aired out and passed air testing.
Does fumigation keep bed bugs away for good?
No. Fumigant gas airs out completely, which means bugs carried in afterward face nothing and can start a new infestation. 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 Rohnert Park. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.