Fumigation handles a whole structure at once. The building is sealed under a tent and filled with a gas that travels through walls, furniture and everything stored inside. Because it is so involved, it is reserved for Crockett cases where bugs have reached nearly every room.
When Tenting Is the Right Call
- Bugs have moved well past the bedrooms into living areas and closets.
- Heat or chemical treatment was tried and did not work.
- There are too many belongings to treat item by item.
- A house split into two units needs both treated at once.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- WalkthroughA licensed fumigator sizes up the house and gives you written instructions for prep.
- TentThe house is covered and sealed, and warning signs are posted.
- ReleaseThe gas goes in and stays at the set concentration for the period the label requires.
- AerateAfter the tarps are removed, fans vent the house until meters show it is safe.
Fumigation in Crockett
Crockett's hillside homes sit close together on small lots, some with retaining walls and steps instead of side yards. Ask the fumigator how the tent will be secured on a steep lot and whether neighbors need notice. The written quote should say plainly why tenting was chosen over heat or a chemical plan.
How to Prepare
- Bag food, medicine and pet food in approved bags or remove them.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, pets included.
- Soak the soil around foundation plantings and trim branches that brush the siding.
- Clear steps and paths so the crew can reach every side of the building.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights away from our Crockett home should we plan?
Usually 2 to 3 nights, until the building is aired out and passes air testing.
Does fumigation keep bed bugs away for good?
No. Nothing lingers after the gas clears, so a new bug carried in later can restart the problem. Many companies add a residual treatment afterward.
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 Crockett. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.