Fumigation treats an entire building in one go. A tent goes over the house and a gas is released that works its way into walls, furniture and stored items. It is the most involved option, so it is kept for infestations that have spread into most rooms.
When Tenting Is the Right Call
- Bugs have moved beyond bedrooms into most of the house.
- An earlier heat or chemical plan did not stop them.
- There are too many belongings to treat one by one.
- A thorough, one-time result matters more than price.
How Fumigation Works in California
- SurveyThe fumigator measures the house and hands you a written prep sheet.
- SealTarps cover the structure and warning signs go up.
- ReleaseA licensed fumigator adds the gas and holds it at the required level for the set time.
- AerateThe tent comes off, the house airs out and the air is tested before re-entry.
Tenting a Byron House
Rural homes often sit near barns, sheds, fences and tall trees. Ask how the crew will fit the tent around them, what needs to be cut back and where the trucks will park. Arrange a place to stay for your household and pets, and plan care for any livestock you normally tend in the morning.
Getting the House Ready
- Take out food, medicines and pet food, or seal them in the fumigator's bags.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for people and pets.
- Soak the soil near the walls and cut back plants that touch the house.
- Open gates and clear a path around the whole house for the tenting crew.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights do we need to stay elsewhere?
Plan for 2 to 3 days away, until the house has been aired out and air readings show it is safe to go back in.
Will tenting the main house also treat a trailer or second home?
No. Only the structure under the tent is treated. Every other building where people sleep needs its own inspection and plan.
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 Byron. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.