Fumigation handles a whole building at once. The crew covers the structure with a tent and releases a gas that gets into walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the largest bed bug option and is reserved for infestations spread through most of a home.
When Tenting Is Worth It
- Bed bugs now turn up in living rooms, closets and hallways, not only bedrooms.
- Earlier heat or chemical work failed.
- The cabin is so full of stored gear that treating each item is not realistic.
- Bugs have settled inside wall voids throughout.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- InspectA licensed fumigator looks over the building and hands you a written prep list.
- TentThe structure is covered and warning signs are posted.
- ReleaseGas is introduced and held at the level the label and state rules call for.
- VentilateThe tent comes off, the building airs out and readings confirm it is safe.
Tenting in Bridgeport
Tenting is rare in the Bridgeport Valley because it takes a full crew, heavy equipment and several days on site, and valley wind can make a tent hard to secure. If we recommend it, our quote explains why heat or chemical work would not be enough. Book a place to stay for 2 to 3 nights early, since local rooms fill up in summer.
Getting Ready
- Seal food, pet food and medicines in the bags the fumigator provides, or take them out.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, pets included.
- Soak the ground next to the foundation and cut back any shrubs brushing the siding.
- Move snow, woodpiles and stored gear away from the walls so the crew has room.
Questions About Fumigation
How long do we stay away after tenting?
Plan on 2 to 3 days, until the building has aired out and testing shows it is safe to return.
Does fumigation keep bed bugs from coming back?
No. The gas clears out and leaves nothing behind, so a new hitchhiker on a duffel bag or a used chair can restart the problem. Ask whether a residual is included.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. A licensed technician comes out to your Bridgeport address to look for signs. You get a written quote before any treatment.