Fumigation treats an entire structure in one go. The house is covered with a tent and filled with a gas that moves through walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most intensive bed bug method and is saved for infestations spread through most of a home.
When Tenting Is the Right Call
- Bugs show up in most rooms, not just bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical treatment has already failed.
- The house is too full of belongings to treat piece by piece.
- A rental needs a single clean reset before the busy season.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- SurveyThe fumigator measures the house and gives you a written prep list.
- TentThe house is sealed under a tent with warning signs posted.
- TreatA licensed fumigator releases the gas for the time the label requires.
- ClearOnce the tent is removed, the house ventilates and air tests confirm it is safe to return.
Fumigation in Bodega Bay
Wind off the ocean is a real factor here, since a tent has to stay sealed for the full exposure time. Crews watch the forecast and may reschedule. Many owners compare tenting with heat, which usually wraps up in one day. A solid quote explains why tenting suits your house, and rental owners should block the calendar through the clearance date.
How to Prepare
- Seal food, medicine and pet food in approved bags or remove them.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, pets included.
- Water plants near the foundation and trim anything touching the siding.
- Make sure the crew can reach every side of the house.
Questions About Fumigation
How long must we stay away?
Usually 2 to 3 days, until the house has been aired out and cleared by air testing.
Will fumigation stop bed bugs from coming back?
No. It leaves no residue, so bugs brought in later by guests or gear can start a new problem. Many companies follow it 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 Bodega Bay. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.