An inspection settles two questions before you spend anything on treatment: are these really bed bugs, and how many rooms do they involve? For Solana Beach renters, the written findings are also the document a landlord must pass along under state law.
Signs It Is Time to Book
- New bites keep turning up after you sleep.
- Dark pinpoint spots line the mattress edge or box spring.
- You found a small brown bug or empty shells by the bed.
- A vacation rental guest mentioned bites.
- You brought home a secondhand bed, couch or dresser.
Where the Search Focuses
Technicians concentrate on anything within a few feet of where people sleep or sit: mattress seams and tags, box springs, bed frame corners, headboards, nightstands, sofas, recliners, baseboards, outlet plates and curtain pleats. In a condo building they may ask to look at the units on either side.
What Happens During the Visit
- A few questionsWhen the bites began, who sleeps where, and any recent travel, guests or furniture.
- Bedrooms firstEvery sleeping area, then couches, chairs and any guest room.
- The evidenceBugs, eggs, skins or spots are pointed out and often photographed.
- Next stepsA short written list of affected rooms and fitting treatments.
For Solana Beach Owners, Hosts and Tenants
AB 551 gives landlords 2 business days to share a licensed operator's findings with affected tenants. With so many condos near the bluffs rented by the week, owners often book an inspection between stays so a problem never reaches the next guest.
Getting Ready for the Inspector
- Keep the bed as it is so the clues stay put.
- Skip any spraying beforehand.
- Clear bags and clutter away from beds and sofas.
Questions About Inspections
My bites showed up after a day at the beach. Could it be something else?
Yes. Sand fleas, mosquitoes and mites all leave bites that look alike. The technician looks for the bugs themselves and the stains and shells they leave, not just the marks on your skin.
The inspection came back clean but I am still getting bitten. What next?
Ask about a K9 search or a second visit a few weeks later. A brand new infestation can be just a handful of 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 Solana Beach. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.