Fumigation treats a whole building at once. The house is sealed under tarps and a gas spreads through walls, furniture and stored belongings. It is the most intensive bed bug option and is saved for infestations that have spread through a home.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bugs turn up in most rooms, not just bedrooms.
- Heat or chemical treatment did not work.
- There is too much stored stuff to treat piece by piece.
- Room by room work would take too long for the size of the problem.
How Fumigation Works in California
- WalkthroughThe fumigator measures the house and gives you a written prep list.
- SealTarps cover the house and warning signs go up.
- FumigateThe licensed fumigator releases the gas and holds it at the level the label requires.
- AerateTarps come off, the house airs out and the air is tested.
Tenting in Jacumba
Tent fumigation is a known process in San Diego County because of drywood termites, and bed bug work follows the same steps. Older Jacumba houses can have add-ons, porches and odd rooflines, so the fumigator needs to see how the house will seal. Mobile homes and trailers are usually handled differently, so ask what the company suggests for those.
How to Prepare
- Remove food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the bags the company provides.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for everyone, including pets.
- Arrange care for any animals kept near the house.
- Pull back plants, firewood and junk piled against the walls.
Questions About Fumigation
How long are we out of the house?
Usually 2 to 3 days, until the home has aired out and passed air testing.
Will fumigation keep bed bugs away later?
No. The gas leaves nothing behind, so new bugs brought in later can start over. 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 Jacumba. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.