Fumigation treats an entire structure in one go. The building is wrapped in tarps and a gas is released that works through walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the biggest option, usually kept for infestations that have reached most of the house.
When to Consider Tenting
- Bugs have reached rooms well away from the beds.
- An earlier heat or chemical treatment did not work.
- There is too much stored stuff to treat item by item.
- A single round matters more than the price.
How It Works in California
- SurveyA fumigator measures the structure and gives you a prep checklist.
- TarpThe house is covered and warning signs go up.
- FumigateGas is released under the tarps and held at the required level for the full time.
- ClearTarps come down, the house airs out and the air is tested before re-entry.
Tenting on a Foothill Lot
Midpines homes often sit on sloped lots with oaks, pines, decks and woodpiles close to the walls. Ask the fumigator how the tarps will fit around those, what you need to move and where trucks can park off Highway 140 or your road. Tenants need the owner's approval and help arranging a place to stay.
Getting Ready
- Take out food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the fumigator's bags.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, pets included.
- Water the soil along the foundation and trim plants that touch the house.
- Unlock gates and clear a path around the building.
Questions About Fumigation
How long are we out of the house?
Plan on 2 to 3 days away, until the house is aired out and testing shows it is safe to go back in.
Does tenting the house also cover our trailer or guest cabin?
No. Only the building under the tarps is treated. A trailer, guest cabin or tent cabin needs its own inspection and plan.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. Our team sets up your Midpines inspection after the first call. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.