An inspection tells you 2 things before you spend money on treatment: whether the bug is truly a bed bug, and how many rooms it has reached. In a Tulare house with 4 or 5 people sharing bedrooms, that second answer matters a lot for the final price.
Good Reasons to Book
- Someone keeps waking up with new itchy welts.
- You see black specks on a sheet corner, a box spring or a bunk bed rail.
- A guest who stayed during World Ag Expo week or a family visit mentions bites.
- You brought home a used couch, mattress or dresser.
What Our Technician Checks
Beds come first: seams, tags, piping, the box spring, bed frame joints and the back of the headboard. From there we move to bunk ladders and rails, couches and futons, nightstands, baseboards, outlet plates and closet corners. In homes where a night shift worker sleeps during the day, that bed gets the same detailed look.
How the Visit Runs
- A few questionsWhen the bites started, who sleeps in each room, and any guests, trips or secondhand furniture.
- Every bedEach mattress, bunk, crib and sleeper couch is checked before the rest of the room.
- ProofWe point out what we find and usually take photos.
- The planWe list the rooms involved and the methods that fit your home.
Written Findings for Tulare Renters and Owners
About 41% of Tulare households rent. AB 551 gives a landlord 2 business days after a licensed inspection to pass the findings to the tenants affected. Our report names each room with activity, which helps landlords, tenants and families sharing a home agree on the next step.
Before We Arrive
- Leave beds unmade or as they are, so the signs stay put.
- Put any store sprays, powders or foggers away for a few days before we come, since they scatter bugs.
Inspection Questions
Several of our kids share bedrooms. Do you check every bed?
Yes. In homes where children share rooms or sleep in bunk beds, we check every mattress, every bunk frame and any couch or futon used for sleeping. Bugs move easily between beds that sit close together, so we never stop at the first bed.
Can you inspect a mobile home on our farm parcel during the same visit?
Yes. Tell us how many buildings people sleep in when you call, and we plan the time to check each one. A house and a mobile home on one parcel can share furniture and visitors, so both need a look.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. Our team sets up your Tulare inspection after the first call. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.