An inspection settles 2 questions before you spend money on treatment: whether the insect really is a bed bug, and how far it has spread. At a Dobbins property with a house, a guest cabin and an RV, it also shows which of them need work.
Times to Book One
- Fresh bites show up after sleeping in the same bed night after night.
- You notice dark dots on pillowcases or along the mattress edge.
- A family member came home from a camping trip with bites.
- A used couch, bed frame or dresser recently came into the house.
What Gets Checked
The technician begins at the beds, working through seams, labels, the box spring, frame joints and the headboard. Next come nightstands, padded chairs, switch plates, wall hangings and baseboards. On a Dobbins property that may also mean a sleeper sofa in the den, a bunkhouse or the sleeping area of a travel trailer.
How the Visit Unfolds
- QuestionsWhen the bites began, where everyone sleeps and what came home recently.
- SearchBedrooms come first, then living spaces, cabins and RVs.
- ProofEvidence is shown to you, often with photos.
- Write-upYou receive the affected areas and the treatment options.
Renters and the Drive From the Valley
Only about 1 in 10 occupied homes in 95935 is rented, but those tenants have clear rights. Under AB 551, a landlord must pass inspection results to affected tenants within 2 business days. Because most technicians travel about 26 miles or more from Marysville, ask whether treatment can start on the same day if bugs are found.
Before the Technician Comes
- Leave mattresses in place so the signs are not disturbed.
- Skip foggers and store sprays, which scatter the bugs.
- Clear clothing and clutter from around the beds.
Questions About Inspections
Could ticks or chiggers explain my bites?
In the foothills that is a real possibility. A licensed technician will only name bed bugs after finding live bugs, eggs, cast skins or fecal spots.
The inspection came up empty but I still wake up bitten. Now what?
Book a detection dog or a second look in roughly 2 weeks. Very early infestations can be too small to see on one visit.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA inspects and treats homes for bed bugs in California. We book an inspection at your Dobbins home at a time that suits you. You get a written quote before any treatment.