Fumigation handles an entire structure at once. The building is wrapped in a tent and filled with a gas that works its way through walls, furniture and stored items. It is the heaviest bed bug option and is kept for infestations that have moved throughout a home or small building.
When Tenting Is the Right Call
- Bugs have reached most rooms, not just where people sleep.
- Heat or chemical treatment has already been tried without success.
- There are too many belongings to treat item by item.
- A small multi-unit building needs every unit done together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- AssessA fumigator sizes up the structure and gives you written prep steps to follow.
- SealCrews drape tarps over the whole building and post warning notices around it.
- ReleaseThe licensed crew adds the fumigant and keeps the tent sealed for the full exposure period.
- ClearThe tent is removed, the building airs out and the air is tested.
Fumigation in Pittsburg
Tenting is far less common for bed bugs than heat or chemical work, and a Pittsburg quote that recommends it should explain why. For a fourplex or a lot with a detached unit, ask whether every building on the parcel is included, and make sure neighbors along a shared fence know the dates.
How to Prepare
- Bag food, medicines and pet food in approved bags or remove them.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, pets included.
- Water plants beside the house and trim branches that touch the walls.
- Unlock gates and clear side yards so the crew can reach all sides.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights away should a Pittsburg family plan for?
Plan on 2 to 3 nights, until the building is aired out and cleared by air testing.
Does tenting keep bed bugs from coming back?
No. The gas leaves no lasting residue, so new bugs carried in later can start over. Many companies follow up with a residual treatment.
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 Pittsburg. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.