Bed Bug Inspection in Petaluma, CA

An inspection answers two things before any money goes to treatment: is it truly bed bugs, and how far have they spread? For Petaluma tenants, the written findings are also what a landlord must pass along under state law.

Signs It Is Time to Book

• Fresh bites show up after most nights in bed.
• Small dark stains line the mattress seam or box spring.
• You caught a flat brown bug or found pale shells near the headboard.
• You recently stayed in a hotel, moved or hosted guests.
• A used mattress, sofa or dresser came home with you.

What the Technician Examines

The search starts where people sleep and sit: mattress seams and labels, box springs, bed frames, headboards, nightstands, sofas, recliners, baseboards, switch plates and drapery folds. In the older west side homes of Petaluma, cracks in plaster and wood trim get extra attention.

How the Visit Goes

1. A few questionsWhen bites began, who sleeps where, and any trips, guests or secondhand furniture.
2. Room by roomBedrooms come first, then couches, chairs and any guest or worker quarters.
3. Show and tellBugs, eggs, skins or stains are pointed out, often with photos.
4. Written summaryAffected rooms and the treatment options that fit.

Petaluma Renters and Property Owners

Around 4 in 10 homes in ZIP 94952 are rented. AB 551 gives landlords 2 business days to share a licensed operator's findings with affected tenants. On a ranch with more than one dwelling, have every building where people sleep checked at the same time.

Before the Technician Arrives

• Leave the bed as it is so the evidence stays in place.
• Skip any spraying beforehand.
• Clear clutter from around beds and couches.

Questions About Inspections

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 Petaluma. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.