Fumigation treats an entire structure at once. The house is wrapped in tarps and filled with a gas that works into walls, furniture and everything stored inside. It is the most thorough bed bug option and is saved for cases where bugs have spread through most of a home.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bed bugs are in almost every room.
- An earlier heat or chemical treatment did not work.
- There are too many belongings to treat piece by piece.
- A small rental building needs every unit treated together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- PlanThe house is measured and you get a list of what to bag or take out.
- TentTarps seal the structure and warning signs go up.
- FumigateA licensed fumigator releases the gas for the required time.
- ClearTarps come off, the house is aired out and a meter confirms it is safe.
Fumigation for Danville Homes
Tenting is familiar across California from termite work, and bed bug fumigation follows much the same routine. On a large Danville house the cost adds up quickly at a per square foot price, so ask the company why tenting is a better fit than heat. In Blackhawk and other HOA neighborhoods, check the rules and tell your neighbors before the tarps go up.
Getting Ready to Leave
- Take out food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the special bags provided.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights away for everyone in the home, pets included.
- Water plants along the foundation and trim back any that touch the walls.
- Make sure the crew can reach every side of the house.
Questions About Fumigation
How do I know when it is safe to go back inside?
A licensed fumigator airs out the house and uses a meter to confirm the gas has cleared. They will tell you when your family can return.
Will fumigation stop bed bugs from ever coming back?
No. Fumigant gas leaves nothing behind that keeps working, so a bug brought home next month could begin a fresh 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 Danville. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.