An inspection answers the first question before you spend money on treatment: are these really bed bugs, and how many rooms do they occupy? About half of the households in ZIP 91016 rent. For them, a licensed inspector's written report matters, because AB 551 requires the landlord to share inspection findings with affected tenants within 2 business days.
Good Reasons to Book
- Fresh bites appear after sleeping in one particular bed.
- Rusty dots turn up on sheets, pillowcases or the mattress tag.
- A secondhand chair, bed frame or antique dresser came into the house.
- A neighbor in your building has reported bed bugs.
Where the Technician Looks
Beds come first: mattress and box spring seams, frame joints and headboard hardware. After that, the technician checks couches, upholstered chairs, nightstand drawers, baseboards near the bed, outlet plates, picture frames and the folds of curtains.
What Happens During the Visit
- QuestionsWhere everyone sleeps, when bites began and whether there were recent trips, guests or used furniture.
- BedroomsEvery bed is searched before the living areas.
- ProofLive bugs, eggs or spotting are shown to you and often photographed.
- Next stepsYou learn which rooms need treatment and which methods fit.
Inspecting Older and Newer Monrovia Homes
Census estimates show more homes in 91016 built in the 1940s than in any other decade, and the city has far older Victorians too. Shrunken floorboards and layered trim near the bed give bugs extra cover. In the newer buildings by the station, the search centers on furniture, bed frames and shared walls.
Before the Technician Comes
- Leave the beds as they are so any spotting stays visible.
- Do not spray or set off a fogger beforehand.
- Move storage bins and clutter away from beds and couches.
Questions About Inspections
Our Victorian has lots of trim and built-ins. Will the inspection take longer?
Often, yes. Older Monrovia houses have more joints, picture rail and cabinet gaps near beds, so the technician may spend extra time around each bedroom. It is worth it, since a missed room means paying twice.
The inspector found nothing, yet I still get bites. Now what?
A young infestation can be very small. Ask about a K9 search, or place interceptor cups under the bed legs for a couple of weeks to catch bugs moving to and from the bed.
When you contact us: Bed Bug Control CA provides bed bug inspection and treatment across California. We book an inspection at your Monrovia home at a time that suits you. You get a written quote before any treatment.