Fumigation treats a whole house in one go. Tarps cover the building and a gas spreads through the walls, the furniture and every box in storage. It is the most complete bed bug method we offer, and we save it for cases that have reached nearly every room.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bugs are showing up in most rooms of the house.
- Earlier heat or chemical treatment did not hold.
- Closets, the garage or storage areas are too packed to treat item by item.
- A move or an estate brought infested furniture into many rooms.
How Tenting Works in California
- WalkthroughWe measure your San Clemente house and give you a written list of items to bag or remove.
- TarpsThe house is covered and warning signs are posted.
- GasA fumigator on our team with a Branch 1 license introduces the fumigant and keeps it at the dose and duration California requires.
- All clearAfter the tarps are removed and the house is aired, nobody goes inside until a gas reading shows it is safe.
Fumigation in San Clemente
Tents are a familiar sight in Orange County because of drywood termites, and bed bug fumigation uses the same equipment. Here it fits detached houses best, from older homes near the beach to newer houses in the hills. HOAs in planned communities may ask for notice before a tent goes up, so check your rules early.
Preparing the House
- Seal food, medicines and pet food in the bags we provide, or take them with you.
- Book 2 or 3 nights somewhere else for the whole household, including dogs, cats and fish tanks.
- Water the soil around the foundation and trim plants about a foot back from the walls.
- Clear the area around the house so the tarps can go on.
Fumigation Questions
Can a vacation rental be tented?
A detached house used as a rental can be tented like any other home, as long as it is empty for the 2 to 3 days needed. Units in a shared building usually get heat or a chemical plan instead, since the whole building would need to go under the tent.
Will fumigation keep bed bugs from coming back?
No. The gas kills what is inside but leaves no residue, so new bugs carried in on luggage or furniture can start over. Some plans add a residual treatment afterward.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. Our team sets up your San Clemente inspection after the first call. The written quote comes first, and treatment follows on your go-ahead.