Fumigation treats a whole house in one go. Once the house is sealed under tarps, the gas moves into wall cavities, furniture and every packed box and drawer. It is the most complete bed bug method, and we recommend it when bugs have spread through nearly every room.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Signs turn up in almost every room.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not hold.
- A garage, closets or storage full of boxes make room by room work impractical.
- You are about to move and want everything treated before it goes on a truck.
How Fumigation Works in California
- WalkthroughWe measure the house and give you a written list of what to bag or remove.
- TarpsThe house is sealed and warning signs are posted.
- FumigantUnder our Branch 1 license, the fumigator releases the gas and holds it at the level and time California requires.
- ClearanceAfter the tarps come off and the house airs out, a gas reading must show clear before anyone goes back inside.
Fumigation in Dublin
Tenting fits detached single family houses best, such as the older homes in West Dublin and the larger houses in Dublin Ranch and Schaefer Ranch. Apartments, condos and attached townhomes share structures with neighbors, so heat or a chemical plan is usually the better route there.
Preparing the House
- Seal food, medicine and pet food in the special bags we give you, or take them with you.
- Line up a place for the whole household and any pets to sleep for 2 to 3 nights.
- Wet the soil along the foundation and cut plants back so they sit about 12 inches from the walls.
- Clear a path around the house so the tarps can be laid out.
Fumigation Questions
Can a townhome be fumigated on its own?
Usually not. Attached townhomes share roofs and walls with their neighbors, so the whole building would have to be tented. For most Dublin townhomes we suggest heat or a chemical plan instead.
Does fumigation stop bed bugs from coming back?
No. The gas kills what is inside on the day but leaves nothing behind, so bugs brought in later on luggage or furniture can start over. Some plans add a residual treatment afterward.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA handles bed bug work from the first inspection to the final check. Our team sets up your Dublin inspection after the first call. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.