Fumigation treats a whole building in one go. The structure is sealed under a tent and filled with a gas that works through walls, furniture and everything inside. It is the most complete bed bug option and is kept for cases where bugs have spread through most of a home.
When to Consider It
- Bugs are showing up in nearly every room.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not solve it.
- There are too many belongings to treat item by item.
- A small building needs every unit done at once.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- PlanThe building is measured and you get a list of items to bag or take out.
- TentTarps seal the structure and warning signs are posted.
- FumigateA licensed fumigator introduces the gas for the required exposure time.
- ClearThe tent is removed, the building airs out and air testing confirms it is clear.
Fumigation and San Ramon Homes
In San Ramon, tenting for bed bugs is uncommon because most cases are caught early and handled with heat or chemical work. It comes up for a heavily infested detached house or a small building, and it needs planning with neighbors, and with the HOA where there is one, since tarps and warning signs stay up for days. Ask the company why tenting is advised over heat or chemicals for your home.
How to Prepare
- Pack away groceries, pet food and medicine, or use the special sealed bags your fumigator hands out.
- Line up 2 to 3 nights of lodging for everyone in the house, pets included.
- Water plants along the foundation and cut back any that touch the siding.
- Make sure the crew can reach the whole building for tenting and clearance.
Questions About Fumigation
When is it safe to move back in?
Once a licensed fumigator has aired out the structure and air tests show the gas has cleared.
Does tenting keep bed bugs away for good?
No. The gas leaves no lasting protection, so bugs carried in later can start a new problem. Many companies follow up with a residual treatment.
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 San Ramon. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.