Fumigation treats a whole building in one go. Our crew wraps the house in a tarp tent and releases a fumigant that seeps into wall cavities, furniture and everything stored inside. It is the most involved bed bug option and is kept for infestations that reach throughout the home.
When Tenting Is Worth It
- Bed bugs are found well beyond the bedrooms, in most of the house.
- Heat or chemical treatment has already failed.
- There are too many belongings to treat item by item.
- Bugs are living inside wall voids throughout the structure.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- Walk-throughA licensed fumigator inspects the home and gives you a written prep list.
- TentThe building is wrapped and warning signs are posted.
- FumigateGas fills the sealed space at the dose set by its label and state rules.
- ClearThe tent comes off, the home airs out and testing confirms it is safe.
Tenting in Doyle
Tenting this far out in southern Lassen County takes extra planning, and a tent job needs several workers, heavy equipment and a few days on site. Strong high desert winds can also delay tenting. If we suggest fumigation, ask why heat or chemical treatment would not work, and plan for 2 to 3 nights away, since there is very little lodging in Doyle itself.
How to Prepare
- Take out food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the special bags the fumigator supplies.
- Line up 2 to 3 nights of lodging for everyone in the house, including dogs and cats.
- Wet the soil around the foundation and trim sagebrush or branches touching the house.
- Unlock gates so the crew can reach all sides of the building.
Questions About Fumigation
How long must we be out of the house?
Expect 2 to 3 days away. You go back in only after the house is aired and a gas test clears it.
Does fumigation keep bed bugs away for good?
No. The gas leaves no lasting protection, so bugs brought in later on luggage or furniture can start over. Ask us whether a residual treatment afterward makes sense for your home.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. A licensed technician comes out to your Doyle address to look for signs. You get a written quote before any treatment.