Fumigation treats a whole house at once. With the building wrapped in tarps, the gas reaches wall cavities, furniture and every stored box. It is the most complete bed bug method, and we use it when bugs have spread to nearly every room.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Signs appear on every floor of the house.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not hold.
- Full closets, a packed garage or stored furniture make room by room work hard.
- You want every item in the home treated in 1 event.
How Fumigation Works in California
- SurveyWe measure your Laguna Niguel house and give you a written list of items to bag or take along.
- TarpsThe house is covered and warning signs are posted.
- GasUnder our Branch 1 license, the fumigator releases the gas and holds the concentration and time California requires.
- ClearanceTarps come down, the house is ventilated, and nobody returns until a meter reading confirms the air is safe.
Fumigation in Laguna Niguel
Termite tents are common in Orange County, and bed bug fumigation uses the same equipment. In Laguna Niguel it best fits detached houses. Townhomes and condos that share roofs and walls usually get heat or a chemical plan, since the whole building would have to be tented. On hillside lots we plan tarp placement around decks, retaining walls and slopes.
Getting Ready
- Seal food, medicine and pet food in the special bags we provide, or take them with you.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, including pets.
- Wet the soil next to the foundation and cut plants back about 12 inches from the walls.
- Tell your HOA and neighbors your dates if you live in an association village.
Fumigation Questions
Do we need to tell our HOA before tenting?
It is a good idea, and many associations ask for notice. The tent can affect shared landscaping, walkways and parking for a few days. Check your association rules and give them your dates early.
Our house sits on a steep lot. Can it still be tented?
Often, yes. We look at access, slopes, decks and nearby plants during the inspection and tell you whether tenting is practical or whether heat is the better route.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. Our team sets up your Laguna Niguel inspection after the first call. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.