An inspection tells you whether the pests are truly bed bugs and how far they have spread, before you pay for treatment. For Clovis tenants, a licensed report also counts, because state law requires the landlord to share the results with affected renters.
When to Book an Inspection
- New bites appear on several mornings in a row.
- Rusty or black smudges show up on sheets or the mattress edge.
- You spotted a small reddish bug or a pale shed skin near the bed.
- A used mattress, couch or nightstand came into the house.
What the Technician Checks
The search focuses on places where people sleep and relax. Expect a close look at mattress seams and labels, the bottom of the box spring, bed frame joints, headboards, nightstand drawers, sofa cushions and frames, recliners, carpet edges, outlet plates and curtain pleats.
How the Visit Goes
- A few questionsWhen the bites began, who sleeps where, and any recent travel, move or used furniture.
- Bedrooms firstSleeping spots are checked before the living room and other seating.
- Show and tellAny bugs, eggs, skins or stains are pointed out and often photographed.
- Next stepsYou hear which rooms are involved and which treatments suit them.
For Clovis Renters and Landlords
AB 551 requires a landlord to pass the licensed operator's findings to affected tenants within 2 business days. In central Clovis, where about 6 in 10 households in ZIP 93612 rent and many buildings date to the 1960s, a dated report helps both sides agree on which units need attention.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Leave the bed unmade so any signs stay in place.
- Skip sprays and powders in the days before the visit.
- Clear clothes piles and storage boxes away from the bed and couch.
Questions About Inspections
Only my child is getting bites. Could it still be bed bugs?
Yes. People react very differently, and some adults never show a welt while a child in the same home reacts strongly. An inspection looks for the bugs themselves, plus eggs, skins and stains.
The technician found nothing, but the bites keep coming. Now what?
Ask about a K9 search or a second look in a few weeks. A new infestation can be just a handful of bugs tucked deep in a bed frame or behind a baseboard.
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 Clovis. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.