Before paying for treatment, you need to know 2 things: are these really bed bugs, and how far have they spread? A professional inspection answers both. For Port Costa renters and the owners of rental units, it also creates the written findings that California law asks landlords to pass on.
Signs It Is Time to Book
- Fresh bites keep appearing after nights in the same bed.
- Tiny dark marks turn up on sheets or along the mattress edge.
- A tenant in the next unit reports bed bugs.
- You brought home a used bed frame, couch or antique chair.
Where the Technician Looks
The search begins where people sleep and sit and works outward: mattress seams, box springs, bed frames, headboards, nightstands, couches, baseboards and switch plates. In older Port Costa homes, the technician also checks gaps between floor planks, loose window trim and antique furniture joints.
How the Visit Goes
- BackgroundWhen the bites began, who sleeps where and any travel, guests or used furniture.
- SearchBedrooms first, then living areas and any shared walls.
- FindingsEvidence is shown to you, often with photos.
- ReportA written list of affected rooms and treatment options.
For Renters and Landlords in 94569
Census figures show about half of occupied homes in Port Costa are rented. Under AB 551, once a licensed operator inspects, the landlord must share the findings with affected tenants within 2 business days, so a clear report protects both sides.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Leave the mattress as it is so the evidence stays in place.
- Skip sprays and foggers for now.
- Move boxes and bags away from beds and seating.
Questions About Inspections
Could the bites come from mosquitoes off the strait instead?
Possibly. Port Costa sits right on the Carquinez Strait, and many bites look the same. A technician looks for actual bugs, eggs, shed skins and spotting before naming bed bugs as the cause.
Nothing was found, but new bites keep appearing. Now what?
Ask for a K9 search or a second visit in 2 weeks or so. Early on, there may be too few bugs for anyone to see.
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 Port Costa. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.