Fumigation handles a whole building at once. The structure is wrapped in a tent and filled with a gas that moves into walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most involved bed bug option and is usually saved for problems that have spread through an entire house or small building.
When Tenting Is the Right Call
- Bed bugs have reached most rooms, not only the bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical treatment was tried and did not work.
- There are too many belongings to treat one by one.
- A small multi-unit building needs every unit treated together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- AssessA licensed fumigator walks the property, calculates the building volume and hands over a written list of prep tasks.
- SealCrews drape the house in tarps, clamp the seams shut and post warning signs at every door.
- FumigateThe gas is introduced under the tarps and kept at the labeled concentration for the set exposure time.
- ClearTarps are pulled, the house is vented, and meters must read clear before anyone goes back inside.
Fumigation in Pinole
Plenty of Pinole Valley and Old Town houses have been tented for termites at some point, and bed bug fumigation works much the same way. On hillside lots, ask how the crew will reach every side of the house. A good quote also explains why tenting is a better fit than heat or chemicals for your home.
How to Prepare
- Take out or double bag groceries, pet food and medications using the fumigator's approved bags.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, pets included.
- Water plants near the house and cut back anything touching the walls.
- Open gates and clear side yards so the crew can get around the house.
Questions About Fumigation
How long do we have to be out?
Usually 2 to 3 nights, until the building is aired out and cleared by air testing.
Does tenting keep bed bugs away for good?
No. The gas clears out completely, so a suitcase or used chair carrying new bugs can start a fresh 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 Pinole. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.