Treatment money is wasted if the problem is not bed bugs, or if a room gets missed. A professional inspection settles both questions. For a Cotati rental, it also produces the written findings that a landlord has to pass along to tenants.
Reasons to Schedule One
- Fresh welts show up morning after morning.
- Dark specks show up on pillowcases or mattress piping.
- You spotted a small brown bug or empty shells near where you sleep.
- The tenant on the other side of your duplex wall has bed bugs.
- Guests stayed over and someone now has bites.
Where the Search Focuses
Technicians start within a few feet of beds and seating, then move outward: seams and labels on mattresses, box springs, headboards, bed rails, nightstands, futons, sofas, baseboards, switch plates and drapery folds. In a mobile home, built-in cabinets and bench seating get a close look as well.
What the Visit Looks Like
- A few questionsWhen the bites began, who sleeps in which room and whether anyone traveled or hosted guests.
- Room checkBedrooms come first, followed by living areas, closets and any spare room.
- EvidenceAnything found, from live bugs to stains, is shown to you and often photographed.
- ReportYou get a written list of affected rooms and suggested treatments.
For Cotati Landlords and Tenants
About 4 in 10 occupied homes in 94931 are rented, many of them in duplexes and small buildings. AB 551 requires a landlord to share a licensed operator's findings with affected tenants within 2 business days, so a clear report avoids confusion. Where two units share a wall, inspect both.
Before the Technician Comes
- Leave the bed made as it was so the clues are not disturbed.
- Do not spray anything in the days before the visit.
- Move boxes and clutter away from beds and couches.
Questions About Inspections
The bites started after houseguests left. Is an inspection still worth it?
Yes. A few bugs left behind in a guest bed can take weeks to become obvious, and an early inspection usually means a smaller, cheaper treatment.
What if the technician finds nothing but the bites keep coming?
Ask for a detection dog or a repeat visit in about 2 weeks. A new infestation can be too small to spot by eye on the first look.
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 Cotati. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.