Fumigation treats a whole house in one go. We cover the building with tarps, and the gas moves into the walls, furniture and every stored box. It is the most thorough bed bug method we offer, and we save it for cases that have spread through most of a house.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bed bugs or their signs turn up in nearly every room.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not hold.
- There are too many stored belongings to treat one by one.
- A small detached building needs all of its rooms treated together.
How Tenting Works in California
- SurveyWe measure the house and give you a written list of items to bag or remove.
- SealTarps cover the structure and warning signs go up.
- ReleaseOur Branch 1 fumigator introduces the gas and times the exposure as state rules require.
- ClearTarps come down and the house is ventilated until meter readings are clear.
Tenting in North Hollywood
Termite tents are a familiar sight on Valley streets, and bed bug fumigation follows the same routine. It suits detached houses best, such as the older bungalows and ranch homes in 91605 and 91606 or a house with a back unit on the same lot. Apartment buildings and condo towers near the Arts District are rarely tented for bed bugs, so heat or a chemical plan is the usual choice there.
Getting Ready to Leave
- Seal groceries, pet food and medicine in the special bags we hand out, or carry them away with you.
- Plan 2 to 3 nights away for everyone, pets included.
- Wet the ground next to the foundation and cut plants back from the siding.
- Clear a path around the house for our crew.
Questions About Fumigation
Who decides when the house is safe to enter after tenting?
Our licensed fumigator. The house is ventilated once the tarps are down, then tested with a gas meter, and you return only after the meter shows it is clear.
Does fumigation keep bed bugs away for good?
No. Fumigant gas does not linger, so new bugs brought in later can start over. A residual product applied afterward adds some protection.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. We schedule a licensed technician to check your North Hollywood home. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.