Fumigation treats an entire house in one pass. A tent goes over the structure and a gas fills it, reaching into walls, furniture and everything stored inside. It is the heaviest bed bug option and is kept for cases that have spread through the whole home.
When a Tent Is Worth It
- Bed bugs are in most rooms, not just the bedrooms.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not solve it.
- Closets and garages are so full that treating each item by hand is not realistic.
- Bugs have moved into wall voids across the house.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- InspectA fumigator walks the house and gives you a written prep list.
- TentThe house is covered and warning signs are posted.
- TreatGas is released and kept at the level set by the label and state rules.
- ClearThe tent comes down, the house airs out and readings confirm it is safe.
Tenting in Friant
Many homes in the 93626 hills are large and sit on sloped lots with long driveways, while older houses near the river are closer together. The fumigator needs space to lay out and seal the tent, so talk about access, slopes, detached garages and any RV parked beside the house at the estimate. A tent does not cover a vehicle parked outside, so the rig needs its own plan. Ask the quote to explain why a tent fits your home better than heat or chemicals.
How to Prepare
- Bag food, pet food and medicine in the approved bags, or take them off site.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, pets included.
- Water plants along the walls and trim branches that touch the house.
- Unlock gates so the crew can reach every side.
Questions About Fumigation
How long do we stay somewhere else?
Expect 2 to 3 days, until the house is aired out and air readings show it is safe to go back in.
Does tenting keep bed bugs from returning?
No. Fumigation leaves nothing behind, so bugs that come home later in bags or used furniture can start over. Many companies add a residual treatment after the tent comes off.
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 Friant. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.