Fumigation treats a whole structure at one time. Tarps cover the building, and a gas fills it and works into walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most thorough bed bug method and is saved for homes where bugs have spread nearly everywhere.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bed bugs have reached almost every room.
- An earlier heat or chemical plan did not work.
- There are too many belongings to treat piece by piece.
- A small multi-unit building needs every unit done together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- MeasureThe building is sized up and you get a list of items to bag or take out.
- CoverTarps seal the structure and warning signs go up.
- ReleaseA licensed fumigator introduces the gas for the required time.
- Air outThe tarps come off, the home is ventilated and a meter confirms it is safe.
Fumigation for Clayton Homes
Tenting is rarely the first step for a Clayton single-family house, and on a big two-story home the cost per square foot adds up quickly, so ask the company why heat will not work. Condos and townhome buildings may need every attached unit included, so check with the HOA before anything is booked.
Getting Ready to Leave
- Bag or remove food, pet food and medicine using the sealing bags from the company.
- Line up 2 to 3 nights with friends, family or a hotel for people and pets.
- Soak the soil by the foundation and trim shrubs that brush against the siding.
- Clear space so the crew can get around the whole building.
Questions About Fumigation
Who tells us the house is safe to reenter?
The licensed fumigator airs out the building and tests it with a gas meter, then tells you when people and pets can return.
Will tenting keep bed bugs away for good?
No. The gas leaves no residue, so a bug brought in later could start a new problem. Many companies add a residual treatment afterward.
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 Clayton. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.