Fumigation treats a whole house at once. Once the house is wrapped, the fumigant seeps into stud bays, dresser drawers, toy chests and stored boxes alike. We save this method for La Habra homes where bugs have turned up in close to every room.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bugs are showing up in almost every room.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not hold.
- Full closets, toy bins and a packed garage make room by room work impractical.
- Several family members' belongings are spread across the whole house.
How Tenting Works in California
- WalkthroughWe measure your La Habra house and give you a written list of what to bag or take along.
- TarpsThe house is wrapped and warning signs are posted.
- FumigantWorking under our Branch 1 license, our fumigator adds the gas and keeps the dose and hold time within California rules.
- ClearanceTarps come off, the house airs out and a gas reading must show clear before anyone returns.
Fumigation in La Habra
Termite tents are a common sight in north Orange County, and bed bug fumigation uses the same equipment. In La Habra it works best for detached single family houses. Apartments, condos and townhomes that share walls and roofs usually get heat or a chemical plan, since the entire building would have to be tented.
Getting Ready
- Bag food, medicines and pet food in the special bags we give you, or take them along.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights away for everyone in the house, including pets.
- Give the soil next to the house a deep watering and trim shrubs and vines back roughly 12 inches.
- Move bikes, trash bins and patio furniture away from the walls so the tarps fit.
Fumigation Questions
We have a detached garage full of stored things. Is it included?
Only if it is part of the plan. A detached garage or back unit can be tented separately or treated another way. We inspect each building during the walkthrough and tell you which ones need work.
Does fumigation protect the house from future bed bugs?
No. The gas kills everything inside but leaves no residue, so bugs brought in later on bags or used furniture can start over. Some plans add a residual treatment afterward.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. We schedule a licensed technician to check your La Habra home. You get a written quote before any treatment.