Before paying for treatment, it helps to know two things: are these really bed bugs, and which rooms have them? A licensed inspection answers both. For San Ramon renters, the written findings are also what a landlord must share under California law.
Good Reasons to Book an Inspection
- New bites appear most mornings.
- You notice dark dots along the mattress edge or the box spring fabric.
- You found a tiny brown bug or thin shells by the bed.
- You just returned from a work trip or a hotel stay.
- A used sofa, bed frame or dresser came into the house recently.
Where the Technician Looks
The search centers on resting spots: mattress seams and labels, box spring corners, bed frame joints, headboards, bedside tables, sofas, recliners, baseboards, outlet plates and the folds of curtains. In townhomes and apartments the technician may suggest checking the units on either side.
How the Visit Goes
- A few questionsWhen the bites began, who sleeps where, and any recent trips, moves or furniture.
- Bedrooms firstEvery sleeping area gets checked, then couches and chairs.
- The evidenceBugs, eggs, skins or stains are shown to you, often with photos.
- Your optionsThe technician names the rooms with bugs and the methods that would work here.
For San Ramon Renters, Owners and HOAs
AB 551 requires landlords to hand affected tenants a licensed operator's findings within 2 business days and to tell all tenants when a common area is involved. In Dougherty Valley townhome rows and the apartment complexes near Crow Canyon Road, inspecting the neighboring homes on the same day can save a second visit later.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Leave the bed made as it is, so the evidence stays in place.
- Skip any sprays or powders beforehand.
- Clear the floor space around the bed and sofa.
Questions About Inspections
Could my bites be from something else?
Quite possibly. Mosquitoes, fleas and mites bite too, and some people show no marks from bed bugs at all. That is why the inspection looks for bugs, eggs and stains rather than judging by bites.
Nothing was found, but I still get bites. Now what?
Ask for a return visit in a couple of weeks or a K9 search. A very new infestation may only be a few bugs, which are easy to miss by eye.
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.