Fumigation treats a whole structure at once. Tarps cover the house and a gas moves through walls, furniture and every stored box. It is the most complete bed bug method, and we use it when a case has spread to almost every room.
When Tenting Fits
- Bed bugs are found in almost every room of the house.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not hold.
- A packed garage, closet or storage shed would take too long to treat one item at a time.
- A household moved in with infested furniture spread through the home.
How Tenting Works in California
- WalkthroughWe measure your Desert Hot Springs house and give you a written list of what to bag or remove.
- TarpsThe house is covered and warning signs go up.
- FumigantWorking under a Branch 1 license, our fumigator releases the gas and keeps it at the concentration and exposure time set by state rules.
- ClearanceWe remove the tarps and air the house, and nobody goes back inside until a gas meter reading shows it is clear.
Fumigation in Desert Hot Springs
Tenting fits detached single family houses best, such as the stucco homes in 92240 and the houses on larger lots in Desert Edge. Apartments, attached units and RVs usually get heat, steam or a chemical plan instead, since fumigation would mean covering a whole building or is not practical for a vehicle.
Getting Ready
- Pack food, medicines and pet food into the special bags we hand out, or take them along when you leave.
- Plan for everyone, pets included, to stay somewhere else for 2 to 3 nights.
- Soak the ground along the foundation and trim shrubs and desert plants so they stand about a foot off the walls.
- Clear space around the house for the tarps.
Fumigation Questions
Can a small hotel be fumigated?
Sometimes, if the building can be fully tented and all rooms closed for 2 to 3 days. Most small hotels prefer to treat room by room with heat or chemical methods so the rest of the property stays open.
Will fumigation keep bed bugs from coming back?
No. The gas kills what is inside on the day, but leaves no protection behind. Bugs carried in later on luggage or furniture can start again, so some plans add a residual treatment afterward.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. We book an inspection at your Desert Hot Springs home at a time that suits you. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.