Before you pay for treatment you need to know two things: are these really bed bugs, and which rooms do they occupy? A professional inspection answers both. For an Orinda rental or in-law unit, it also gives you the written findings a landlord must pass on to tenants.
Reasons to Book an Inspection
- Bites show up after you sleep and do not stop.
- You notice tiny dark marks on sheets or the mattress seam.
- You found a flat brown bug or see-through shells near a bed.
- A family member came home from a dorm, hotel or camp with bites.
- You brought in a used bed frame, sofa or rug.
Where the Search Goes
The technician starts where people sleep and sit, then works outward: mattress seams and tags, box springs, bed frames, headboards, nightstands, sofas, baseboards, outlet covers and drapes. In older Orinda houses, gaps in wood floors and window trim get attention too, and a guest suite or in-law unit can be added to the visit.
What Happens During the Visit
- HistoryWhen bites started, who sleeps in which room and any recent trips, visitors or used furniture.
- Room checkBedrooms come first, then family rooms and guest quarters.
- ProofAny bugs, eggs, skins or spots are pointed out, often with photos.
- Written resultsA summary of affected rooms and the treatment choices.
For Orinda Owners Who Rent Out Space
Rentals are a small share of Orinda housing, but in-law units and rented houses still fall under AB 551. Landlords must give affected tenants a licensed operator's findings within 2 business days, so a written report keeps things simple.
How to Get Ready
- Leave the bed as it is so the evidence stays put.
- Put the bug spray away until after the visit.
- Clear piles of clothes and boxes from around beds and couches.
Questions About Inspections
Could these bites come from something in the garden or the oak trees?
Possibly. Mosquitoes, fleas and mites can leave similar marks, so the technician looks for the bugs, eggs, skins and dark spots before calling it bed bugs.
Nothing turned up, but the bites keep coming. Now what?
Request a dog search, or have the technician come back in 1 to 2 weeks. A brand new infestation may be only a few bugs.
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 Orinda. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.