Yes, tenting a house is also called structural fumigation that can effectively kill bed bugs at all life stages, including eggs. It’s one of the most thorough ways to eliminate a large or hard-to-treat infestation.

How Tenting Works for Bed Bugs

During tenting, a licensed pest control company seals your home & fills it with a gas fumigant, such as sulfuryl fluoride. This gas penetrates walls, furniture, mattresses, & hidden cracks where bed bugs often hide. Because it spreads evenly throughout the structure, fumigation can kill bed bugs that other treatments may miss.

When Is Tenting Recommended?

Tenting is usually recommended when…

• You have a severe, widespread infestation

• Bed bugs are found in multiple rooms

• Other methods (like heat or sprays) have failed

• You need a fast, full-home solution

Benefits of Tenting for Bed Bugs

• Kills bed bugs at all life stages

• Reaches hidden areas other treatments can’t

• Minimal residual chemicals left behind

• Usually completed within 2 – 3 days

Tenting is a reliable & effective way to get rid of bed bugs, especially in severe cases. While it involves more prep & cost than other methods, it offers a complete solution with high success rates. If you’re dealing with a persistent bed bug problem, structural fumigation may be the right choice.