Fumigation treats an entire building at once. Tarps cover the house, and a gas moves through the walls, the furniture and everything stored inside. No other bed bug method reaches as far, so we keep it for houses where the bugs have spread into nearly every room.
Signs a Salinas House May Need Tenting
- We find bugs or their stains in most rooms of the house.
- A past heat or spray job worked for a while and then the bites came back.
- Closets, garages and storage are packed too full to treat item by item.
- A small detached building has to be treated in every room on the same day.
How It Works in California
- MeasureWe size up the house and give you a written list of what to bag or take out.
- CoverTarps go over the building and warning signs are posted.
- ReleaseOur Branch 1 licensed fumigator releases the gas and holds it as long as state rules require.
- Air outTarps come off, the house ventilates and meter readings must show it is safe.
Fumigation in Salinas
Tenting is familiar in California from termite work, and bed bug fumigation follows the same routine. In Salinas it suits detached single-family houses, from older homes in Oldtown and South Salinas to ranch houses in Prunedale and along Highway 68. Duplexes and apartment buildings with shared walls are seldom tented for bed bugs, so heat or a chemical plan is more common there.
Before You Leave
- Seal food, medicine and pet food in the special fumigation bags, or take them with you.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights away for every person and pet.
- Water the soil along the foundation and trim plants away from the walls.
- Leave a clear path around the outside of the house.
Fumigation Questions
Who says it is safe to go back in after tenting?
After the tarps come off, the house airs out and a licensed fumigator checks the air with a gas meter. Nobody returns until the readings show it is clear.
Does fumigation keep bed bugs from coming back?
No. The gas leaves nothing behind, so a bug carried in later on a bag or a used couch can start over. Some plans add a residual treatment afterward for that reason.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. Our team sets up your Salinas inspection after the first call. Nothing is treated until you approve the price in writing.