An inspection answers 2 questions before any money goes to treatment: is it really a bed bug, and how far has it gone? In a craftsman house split into units or a rental shared by 4 students, the second answer sets the size of the job.
When to Book One
- New bites keep showing up after nights at home, not only after a trip.
- Brown or black smudges appear on pillowcases, mattress piping or the box spring cover.
- A flat brown insect or a see-through shell turned up near a bed or couch.
- A housemate just returned from travel, or a used bed frame came into the house.
What We Look At
We begin at the spots where people rest for hours: mattress seams and tags, the underside of the box spring, bed frame joints, headboards, nightstands, sofas, recliners and desk chairs. Next come baseboards, switch plates, wall art and curtain pleats. In shared rentals we also check futons, daybeds and any mattress on the floor.
How the Visit Runs
- Quick historyWhen the bites started, who sleeps where, and any recent travel, guests or furniture.
- Bedrooms firstEvery bed and couch used for sleep gets checked before the rest of the home.
- EvidenceWe point out what we find and usually photograph it.
- PlanYou learn which rooms are involved and which methods suit the home.
Why Written Findings Matter in Orange
About 43% of Orange households rent, and in 92866 and 92868 renters are the clear majority. Under AB 551, once a licensed pest control operator inspects, the landlord must share the findings with affected tenants within 2 business days. Our written report lists what we found and where, which helps owners decide whether attached units or roommates' rooms should be checked too.
Before We Arrive
- Leave the bed made so any evidence stays in place.
- Hold off on any spray, powder or fogger in the days before we come.
Questions About Inspections
Can you inspect a whole student house in one visit?
Yes. We go through every bedroom and shared couch in the house on the same visit, so one roommate's room is not treated while the bugs sit in the next one.
Does an inspection take longer in an old house?
Often a little. Older homes have more trim, floor gaps and built-ins to check, so a pre-1920 Old Towne house can take more time than a newer place of the same size.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA provides bed bug inspection and treatment across California. A licensed technician comes out to your Orange address to look for signs. Nothing is treated until you approve the price in writing.