Fumigation handles a whole structure in one go. The building is covered in tarps and filled with a gas that works into walls, furniture and everything stored inside. It is the most complete bed bug option and is kept for cases where bugs have reached most of the home.
When Tenting Makes Sense
- Bed bugs are in nearly every room.
- A previous heat or chemical plan did not solve it.
- There are too many belongings to treat one by one.
- A small rental building needs all units treated at once.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- PlanThe structure is measured and you get a list of what to bag or remove.
- TentTarps seal the building and warning signs are posted.
- FumigateA licensed fumigator releases the gas for the required time.
- ClearTarps come down, the home is aired out and a meter confirms safety.
Fumigation for Moraga Homes
Tenting is seldom the first choice for a single-family house in Moraga, and on a large hillside home the per square foot price climbs fast, so ask the company why heat will not do. Attached townhomes at the Moraga Country Club may need the whole building involved, so talk to the HOA before anything is scheduled.
Getting Ready to Leave
- Remove food, medicine and pet food, or seal them in the bags the company provides.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for the household and pets.
- Water plants near the foundation and trim back branches touching the walls.
- Clear a path so the crew can reach all sides of the building.
Questions About Fumigation
Who says when the house is safe again?
The licensed fumigator ventilates the home and checks the air with a meter. They tell you when people and pets can come back.
Does tenting protect us from future bed bugs?
No. The gas leaves no lasting residue, so a bug carried home later could start over. Many companies follow with a residual treatment.
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 Moraga. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.