Fumigation handles an entire structure at once. The building is wrapped in a tent and filled with a gas that works its way into walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most intensive choice for bed bugs and is kept for infestations that have spread through a whole home or small building.
When Tenting Is the Right Call
- Bed bugs are in most rooms, not just bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical treatment was tried and the bugs came back.
- A packed house has too many items to treat one by one.
- A small building with several units needs everything done at once.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- SurveyA licensed fumigator measures the structure and hands over a written prep checklist.
- TentTarps cover the whole building and posted signs warn people to keep out.
- FumigateThe gas is released inside and held for the time the label requires.
- AerateTarps come down, the house is ventilated and air readings confirm it is safe.
Fumigation in Dixon
Plenty of Dixon homes have been tented for termites in the past, and bed bug fumigation follows much the same routine. On a farm parcel with several buildings, ask which structures the tent will cover and how any untented quarters will be handled. A good quote explains why tenting is a better fit than heat or chemicals for your property.
Prep Before the Tent Goes Up
- Pack food, medicines and pet food in the special bags supplied, or take them out of the house.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, pets included.
- Water plants near the foundation and trim back anything touching the walls.
- Move vehicles and equipment so the crew has clear access all the way around.
Questions About Fumigation
How long do Dixon families stay out during tenting?
Plan on 2 to 3 nights away while the structure is aired out and cleared with air testing.
Does tenting keep bed bugs from coming back?
No. Tenting kills what is inside that day but leaves nothing behind, so a new hitchhiker can restart the problem. Ask us whether a residual treatment should follow.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. Our team sets up your Dixon inspection after the first call. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.