Fumigation treats a whole structure at once. Tarps seal the house and a gas fills every room, wall void and stored belonging. It is the most complete bed bug option and is usually saved for homes where the infestation has spread nearly everywhere.
When Tenting Is Worth a Look
- Evidence shows up in almost every room.
- Heat or chemical work has already been tried without success.
- There are too many belongings to treat one by one.
- A detached house has clutter in every closet, the attic and the garage.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- MeasureThe crew sizes up the house and hands you a list of items to bag or remove.
- TentTarps cover the building and warning signs go up.
- ReleaseThe licensed fumigator introduces the gas and holds it for the labeled exposure time.
- AerateTarps come off, rooms are ventilated and a meter confirms clear readings.
Fumigation in Fresno
Detached single-family houses are common across Fresno, from the older ranch homes of the Hoover and McLane areas to newer tracts in the northwest and southeast, and those are the buildings where tenting is most practical. Many local fumigation companies already tent homes for drywood termites, so the equipment is familiar. For an apartment in a large complex, heat or a chemical plan is usually the better fit. Ask the company to explain why tenting beats the other choices for your house.
Getting Ready to Leave
- Remove food, medicines and pet food, or seal them in the special bags the crew provides.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, pets included.
- Water the soil around the foundation and trim plants that touch the walls.
- Make sure the crew can reach every side of the house, including side yards.
Questions About Fumigation
Who decides when we can move back in?
A licensed fumigator. After the tarps come off, the house is aired out and tested with a gas meter, and you return only once the readings are clear.
Will tenting stop bed bugs from ever coming back?
No. The gas leaves no lasting protection, so a single bug carried in later can start over. Some companies add a residual treatment once the house is cleared.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a free referral service. When you call or send the form, you are connected with an independent, licensed pest control company that serves Fresno. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.