Fumigation treats an entire structure in one go. The building is sealed under tarps and filled with a gas that works its way into walls, furniture and every stored item. It is the most complete bed bug treatment available and is kept for cases where bugs have spread throughout a house or small building.
When Tenting Is on the Table
- Signs show up in almost every room.
- Earlier heat or chemical treatments did not work.
- There are too many belongings to treat one by one.
- All the units of a small building need treatment at once.
Structural Fumigation Under California Rules
- PrepareThe building is measured and you get a list of items to bag or take out.
- SealTarps cover the structure and warning signs are posted.
- GasThe licensed fumigator releases the fumigant and keeps it in place for the full exposure period.
- ClearTarps come off, the building is ventilated and a meter shows the gas is gone.
Fumigation for Hollister Properties
Tenting is a familiar sight to many California homeowners because of drywood termites, and bed bug fumigation follows a similar routine. In Hollister it is most likely for a single-family home where bugs have spread to almost every room, or a small rental building where every unit must be done together. Since the whole household has to move out for a few days, ask us to explain why tenting beats heat or chemicals for your property.
Before You Leave
- Take out food, medicines and pet food, or double-bag them in the special bags the crew provides.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, pets included.
- Water the soil next to the foundation and trim plants that touch the walls.
- Leave clear access to all sides of the building.
Fumigation Questions
How do we know it is safe to move back in?
A licensed fumigator decides. Once the tarps are removed, the building is aired out and tested with a gas meter before you are cleared to return.
Does fumigation protect against future bed bugs?
No. The gas leaves no residue that keeps working, so bugs carried in later can start a new infestation. A residual treatment after the tent comes down is an option to ask us about.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. Our team sets up your Hollister inspection after the first call. The written quote comes first, and treatment follows on your go-ahead.