Before you pay for any treatment, you need 2 answers: are these really bed bugs, and how far have they spread? A professional inspection gives you both. On an Aromas property with more than one building, it also shows which structures actually need work.
Signs It Is Time
- Fresh bites keep showing up after sleeping in the same bed.
- Dark spotting appears on sheets or along mattress seams.
- A guest, a renter or someone staying in the barn quarters reports bites.
- A used mattress, sofa or bed frame came onto the property.
Where the Technician Looks
The search begins where people sleep and sit, then widens: mattress seams, box springs, frames, headboards, nightstands, upholstered chairs, baseboards and outlet plates. On many Aromas parcels it should also include a second unit, a room over the barn or the sleeping area of a horse trailer.
What the Visit Involves
- QuestionsWhen bites began, who sleeps where and any recent trips, guests or used furniture.
- SearchBedrooms first, then living areas and other buildings with beds.
- ProofAny evidence found is shown to you, often with photos.
- SummaryA written list of affected rooms and treatment options.
Second Units and Rentals
About 1 in 5 occupied homes in Aromas is rented, and some rentals are units on a larger property. Under AB 551, once a licensed operator inspects, the landlord must give the findings to affected tenants within 2 business days, so ask for the report in writing.
Getting Ready for the Visit
- Do not throw out the mattress before the technician sees it.
- Skip foggers and store sprays.
- Clear clutter from around beds and chairs.
Questions About Inspections
Could these be bites from barn insects instead?
Possibly. Mites, fleas, horse flies and mosquitoes can all leave marks that look alike. A technician needs to find bugs, eggs, cast skins or droppings before calling it bed bugs.
The inspection came up empty but bites keep appearing. Now what?
A K9 search, or a second look roughly 2 weeks later, is the usual next step. Very young infestations are often too small to spot by eye.
How it works: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. We schedule a licensed technician to check your Aromas home. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.