Fumigation treats a whole house at once. Tarps go over the building and a gas reaches every wall void, piece of furniture and packed box. We keep it for the hardest cases, where bugs have reached nearly every room.
When Tenting Is the Right Call
- Bugs or their signs show up in nearly every room of the house.
- Earlier heat or chemical work did not last.
- Closets, garages or storage rooms are too full to treat item by item.
- A full household of goods arrived from another duty station and the bugs came with it.
How California Fumigation Works
- WalkthroughWe look over the house, check how well it can be sealed and give you a written packing list.
- TarpsThe house is covered and warning signs are posted.
- GasA fumigator on our team with a Branch 1 license releases the fumigant and holds the required dose for the required time.
- ClearanceAfter the tarps are removed and the house airs out, a gas meter has to read clear before you go back in.
Fumigation in Twentynine Palms
Tenting works best on detached houses with walls and roofs that seal well. Wind is common in the Morongo Basin, and tarps need fairly calm weather to hold their seal, so we may set the date by the forecast. Many smaller homes and cabins are better served by heat or a chemical plan, which lets you stay put.
Getting Ready for the Tent
- Bag food, medicine and pet food in the bags we supply, or take them with you.
- Arrange 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for the whole family and every pet.
- Water the soil along the foundation and cut plants back about 12 inches.
- Move cars, trailers and yard items so the tarps can reach the ground.
Fumigation Questions
Can an old homestead cabin be tented?
Sometimes. It depends on the condition of the walls, the roof and the gap under the floor, since the tarps need a good seal. Our technician looks at the cabin first and tells you if heat, steam or a chemical plan fits better.
Will fumigation keep bed bugs away for good?
No. The gas kills what is in the house that day but leaves no lasting protection, so bugs brought in later can start a new problem. Some plans add a residual treatment afterward.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. A licensed technician comes out to your Twentynine Palms address to look for signs. Treatment starts only after you approve the written quote.