Fumigation treats an entire building in one go. The house is draped in tarps, then a gas is released that seeps into walls, furniture and everything stored inside. It is the biggest bed bug option and is usually saved for infestations found throughout the home.
When Tenting Can Make Sense
- Bugs have spread far past the bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical work did not solve it.
- Rooms are too packed with belongings to treat item by item.
- Bugs are living inside wall voids across the structure.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- Site visitA licensed fumigator inspects the building and gives you a written prep list.
- TentTarps cover the structure and warning signs go up.
- ReleaseThe fumigant is held at the strength its label and California rules require.
- ClearAfter the tarps come off, fans air out the rooms and a meter reading clears you to return.
Tenting a Home on Cobb Mountain
Tenting is rare here. It needs a full crew, heavy gear and several days on site, and steep driveways, tall pines and decks built over slopes can make a tight seal hard. If we recommend it, we explain in writing why heat or chemical treatment would fall short. Line up 2 to 3 nights of lodging early, whether with family or at a motel down near the lake.
Getting Ready
- Food, pet food and medicine either go into the special bags the fumigator supplies or leave with you.
- Book 2 to 3 nights somewhere else for every person and animal in the home.
- Water the soil next to the foundation and cut back branches touching the walls.
- Move woodpiles, propane tanks and outdoor gear away from the siding so the tarps seal.
Questions About Fumigation
How long are we out of a Cobb home after tenting?
Expect 2 to 3 days away while the building airs out and testing shows the air is safe again.
Does fumigation stop bed bugs from coming back?
No. Once it airs out, the gas offers no ongoing barrier, and a later stowaway in a duffel bag or chair can start things over. That is why a residual treatment may be part of your plan afterward.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. We book an inspection at your Cobb home at a time that suits you. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.