An inspection answers 2 questions before anyone spends money on treatment: is this really a bed bug, and how far has it spread? In a Fountain Valley house with a full garage, a spare room and a recliner in the den, the second answer drives the whole plan.
Reasons to Book an Inspection
- Someone in the house wakes up with fresh bites every few days.
- You see black specks on a mattress seam, a box spring or a bed frame joint.
- A relative came home from a hospital or care stay and now has bites.
- Furniture from an apartment or a garage sale was brought into the house.
What Our Technician Checks
The beds come first: seams, tufts, tags, the box spring cloth, frame joints and the back of the headboard. Next come nightstands, couches, recliners and any lift chair, then the baseboards, door casings, closet shelves and outlet covers. In 1960s houses, worn trim, older wood furniture and stored items in a spare room often hold as many bugs as the mattress.
Your Inspection Visit
- HistoryWhen signs began, who sleeps in each room, and any trips, hospital stays or furniture that came in.
- Sleeping areasEvery bed, sofa bed and recliner is checked first.
- EvidenceAny bugs, eggs, shed skins or stains we find are pointed out to you, and most are photographed.
- PlanYou hear which rooms are involved and which methods fit the house.
Reports for Fountain Valley Owners and Landlords
Most of our Fountain Valley inspections are for owners, but about 31% of homes here are rented. When a tenant is involved, AB 551 requires the landlord to share a licensed inspection's findings with affected tenants within 2 business days. Our report lists every room where we found activity, so the owner and the tenant read the same facts.
Before Your Inspection
- Leave the beds as they are and keep furniture in place so the evidence stays put.
- Put away any sprays, powders and foggers, and stop using them several days ahead.
Inspection Questions
Our garage is full of stored furniture. Will you look there too?
If the signs point that way, yes. Upholstered chairs, old mattresses and boxes kept near a bedroom wall or a garage door into the house can hold bugs. Tell us what is stored there when you call so we can plan enough time.
Can you inspect a hospital bed or lift recliner at home?
Yes. We go over the mattress, rails, hinge points and the cushions and seams of the recliner. Mention any oxygen or other equipment when you call so we can work safely around it.
About your request: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. A licensed technician comes out to your Fountain Valley address to look for signs. Nothing is treated until you approve the price in writing.