Fumigation treats a whole structure at once. The building is sealed under tarps and filled with a gas that moves through walls, furniture and everything stored inside. It is the most thorough bed bug option and is saved for cases that have spread through an entire house or small building.
When Tenting Comes Up
- Evidence turns up in nearly every room.
- Heat or chemical work did not solve the problem.
- A cabin is so full of gear and furnishings that item-by-item work is impractical.
- Every unit of a small building has to be done together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- PlanThe building is measured and you get a list of what to bag or remove.
- SealTarps go over the structure and warning signs are posted.
- ReleaseThe licensed fumigator introduces the gas and holds it for the full exposure time.
- ClearOnce the tarps are pulled, the house is ventilated until a meter reads no remaining gas.
Fumigation in Truckee
Tenting is less common in the mountains than in the valley, and deep snow, steep lots and tall rooflines can make it hard or impossible to seal a building in winter. Ask us whether your house can be tented safely and in what season, and why tenting is a better choice for it than heat or a chemical plan.
Before Leaving the House
- Remove food, medicine and pet food, or double-bag them in the special bags the crew supplies.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights somewhere else for everyone, pets included.
- Cancel or move any guest bookings that fall during the fumigation.
- Keep all sides of the building clear and reachable.
Fumigation Questions
Who says when the house is safe again?
The licensed fumigator. After the tarps come off, the building is aired out and checked with a gas meter before anyone is allowed back inside.
Will fumigation keep bed bugs from coming back?
No. The gas leaves no residue that keeps working, so bugs carried in later by guests can start over. Ask us whether a residual product once the tent is down makes sense for your place.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. A licensed technician comes out to your Truckee address to look for signs. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.