Fumigation handles an entire building in one treatment. The crew wraps the structure in a tent and releases a gas that moves through walls, furniture and stored items. It is the heaviest bed bug option and is meant for infestations that have spread through the whole building.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bed bugs have spread well past the bedrooms into most rooms.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not solve it.
- The cabin is packed with stored things that would be hard to treat one at a time.
- Bugs have settled into wall voids throughout the structure.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- SurveyA licensed fumigator walks the cabin and leaves you a written prep checklist.
- TentThe structure is covered and warning signs go up.
- TreatFumigant is released and held at the level its label and state rules require.
- AerateThe tent comes down, the building airs out and testing confirms it is safe.
Tenting in Alleghany
Tenting a building this far up in the mountains is uncommon, since it needs a full crew, heavy gear and several days on site. Steep lots, tall trees close to the walls and narrow roads can make it harder still. If we recommend it, our written quote explains why heat or chemical treatment will not work, and you should plan where you will stay for 2 to 3 nights.
How to Prepare
- Bag food and medicine in approved fumigation bags or take them out of the house.
- Line up 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, pets included.
- Water the ground along the foundation and cut back branches touching the siding.
- Leave access clear so the crew can reach every side of the building.
Questions About Fumigation
How long are we out of the house after fumigation?
Plan for 2 to 3 days, until the structure has aired out and testing shows it is safe to go back in.
Will fumigation stop bed bugs from returning?
No. The gas clears out completely, so a bug that rides up the ridge later in a duffel or a used dresser can begin a fresh infestation. Our technicians can apply a residual afterward if your plan includes one.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. Our team sets up your Alleghany inspection after the first call. Nothing is treated until you approve the price in writing.