Two questions come before any treatment: is this really bed bugs, and how far has it spread? A professional inspection settles both. For Rio Vista rentals, it also gives the landlord the written results that must be passed along to tenants.
When to Book One
- New bites show up after nights in your own bed.
- Small dark smears appear on pillowcases or the mattress edge.
- You found a flat brown insect or a few pale shells near the bed.
- Relatives slept over after a trip and someone started itching.
- A used bed frame, sofa or recliner came into the house not long ago.
What Gets Checked
The search begins where people sleep and sit: mattress seams and labels, box springs, frames, headboards, side tables, couches, recliners, baseboards, outlet covers and curtain folds. In Rio Vista homes with a lift chair or adjustable bed, the technician also checks the motor housing and the fabric underneath.
How the Visit Goes
- QuestionsWhen the bites began, where everyone sleeps and any recent travel or visitors.
- SearchBedrooms come first, then the living room and any guest room.
- ProofAnything found is pointed out to you, often with photos.
- FindingsA written summary of the affected rooms and your treatment options.
For Rio Vista Owners and Renters
About 21% of occupied homes in 94571 are rented. AB 551 requires landlords to share a licensed inspector's findings with affected tenants within 2 business days, so a clear written report keeps both sides on the same page. Owners in Trilogy can use the same report if a shared space needs a look.
Getting Ready
- Leave the bed as it is so any evidence stays in place for the technician.
- Do not spray anything in the days before the visit.
- Pick up clutter around beds, recliners and couches.
Questions About Inspections
Could these bites be from mosquitoes off the river?
They could. Mosquito, flea and bed bug bites often look alike, which is why the technician looks for the bugs themselves, eggs, shells and droppings before calling it bed bugs.
The inspection found nothing, yet the bites keep coming. What next?
Ask for a K9 search or a second look in 1 to 2 weeks. A brand new infestation can be only a handful of bugs, which are easy to miss by eye.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA is a licensed California bed bug service. Our team sets up your Rio Vista inspection after the first call. You get a written quote before any treatment.