An inspection answers two questions before you spend money on treatment: are these really bed bugs, and how far have they gone? For Pomona renters, a licensed inspector's findings matter even more, because state law says the landlord must pass them along to affected tenants.
Signs It Is Time to Book
- Fresh bites appear several mornings in a row.
- Dark spotting shows up on sheets or the mattress edge.
- You found a small brown bug or a hollow shell near the bed.
- A used bed, couch or dresser came into the home.
Places the Technician Checks
The search centers on where people sleep and sit: mattress seams and tags, the underside of the box spring, bed frame joints, headboards, nightstand drawers, couch cushions, recliners, baseboards, switch plates and the folds of curtains.
What Happens During the Visit
- Short interviewWhen bites started, who sleeps in which room, and any trips, moves or new furniture.
- Beds before couchesSleeping areas are searched first, then living room seating.
- EvidenceAnything found, from eggs to stains, is pointed out, and many technicians take photos.
- RecommendationYou learn which rooms are affected and which methods fit.
Inspecting Pomona Homes
Census estimates show the 1940s as the top building decade across Pomona's 3 ZIP codes, and many Lincoln Park homes go back to the 1890s. In houses that old, a careful inspector checks trim, floorboard seams and window casings, not just the bed. AB 551 gives landlords 2 business days to share licensed findings with affected tenants, so hold on to your copy.
Before the Inspector Comes
- Do not strip or wash the bedding; marks on the sheets help the search.
- Skip sprays and powders before the visit.
- Move laundry piles and boxes away from beds and couches.
Questions About Inspections
My partner wakes up with bites but I never do. Could it be bed bugs?
Yes. Some people swell up and itch for days, while others show nothing at all. That is why an inspection hunts for bugs, eggs, cast skins and spotting instead of relying on bites.
The technician found nothing, yet the bites keep coming. What next?
Ask about a dog search or a repeat visit in 2 to 3 weeks. An early infestation may be only a few bugs wedged inside a bed frame joint or behind a baseboard.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA runs its own bed bug inspections and treatments. We book an inspection at your Pomona home at a time that suits you. The written quote comes first, and treatment follows on your go-ahead.