Fumigation treats an entire structure in one go. Tarps seal the building and a gas fills every space, reaching into walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most complete bed bug treatment available and is reserved for cases where bugs have spread through a whole house or small building.
When to Consider It
- 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.
- A small multi-unit building needs every apartment done in one round.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- MeasureOur crew sizes up the structure and hands you a list of what to bag or take out.
- CoverTarps are pulled over the whole house and posted with warning signs.
- GasThe licensed fumigator introduces the fumigant and holds it for the labeled exposure period.
- Air outTarps come down, fans vent the house and a gas meter reading clears it for return.
Fumigation and Palmdale Homes
Many Palmdale houses are one-story or two-story tract homes, and tenting one for bed bugs follows the same routine as tenting for drywood termites. It usually comes up for a badly infested house or a small multi-unit building where every unit must be treated together. Ask us to explain why tenting beats heat or chemicals for your home.
Getting Ready to Leave
- Remove food, medicine and pet food, or double-bag them in the special bags the crew provides.
- Book 2 to 3 nights somewhere else for the family and the pets.
- Water plants near the foundation and trim back any that touch the walls.
- Move cars, bikes and yard items so the crew can walk all the way around the house.
Questions About Fumigation
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, and you are told when it is cleared.
Does fumigation keep bed bugs away for good?
No. Fumigant gas clears out completely, so any bug carried in afterward meets no barrier at all. A residual treatment after the tent comes down is something we can add if you want it.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. Our team sets up your Palmdale inspection after the first call. You get a written quote before any treatment.