Fumigation treats a whole building at once. The structure is sealed under a tent and filled with a gas that penetrates walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the heaviest bed bug option, used when an infestation has reached nearly every room.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bugs are found well beyond the bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical treatment has already failed.
- There are too many belongings to treat one by one.
- Every unit in a small building has to be done together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- SurveyA licensed fumigator measures your Kingsburg building and leaves a written list of prep tasks.
- TentThe structure is sealed and warning signs are posted.
- Gas inThe fumigant is released under the tent and kept at the set level for the full exposure period.
- ClearThe tent is removed, the building airs out and air tests confirm it is safe.
Fumigation in Kingsburg
Tenting is not common for bed bugs, but it can fit a Kingsburg house or small rental building where the bugs are everywhere. On a farm parcel with several buildings, ask which structures the quote covers, because bugs in an untreated bunk room can move right back. Expect the company to put in writing why tenting is a better fit than heat or chemicals for your place.
Preparing for the Tent
- Bag food, medicine and pet food in approved bags or remove them.
- Line up 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for the family and pets.
- Soak the soil near the foundation and trim shrubs or vines that touch the siding.
- Open gates and clear the sides of the house so the crew can reach every wall.
Questions About Fumigation
How long do we stay out of the house?
Plan on 2 to 3 nights, until the building has aired out and passed air testing.
Does fumigation keep bed bugs away afterward?
No. The gas is gone once the house airs out, so any bugs carried in afterward have nothing to stop them. Many companies add a residual treatment when it is done.
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 Kingsburg. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.