An inspection answers two questions before you spend money on treatment: is it really bed bugs, and how far have they spread? In Burbank, where about 58% of homes are rented, the written report also matters because AB 551 obliges landlords to pass licensed findings on to affected tenants.
Signs It Is Time to Book
- Fresh bites show up several mornings running.
- You notice dark dots on sheets or mattress seams.
- A small brown bug or a shed shell turns up near the bed.
- Someone just got back from a hotel stay or a location shoot.
- A secondhand couch, bed or dresser came into the home.
Where the Inspector Looks
The search centers on spots where people sleep or sit for long periods: mattress seams and tags, the underside of the box spring, bed frame joints, headboards, nightstand drawers, couch cushions and frames, recliners, baseboards, outlet covers and curtain folds.
What the Visit Involves
- BackgroundQuestions about when bites started, sleeping arrangements and any recent trips or furniture.
- BedroomsSleeping areas are checked before the living room.
- ProofAny live bugs, eggs, skins or spotting found are pointed out and usually photographed for your records.
- OptionsYou learn which rooms are affected and which methods suit them.
Inspections in Burbank Apartments
A landlord has 2 business days under AB 551 to share a licensed operator's findings with tenants who are affected. In the 1960s and 1970s apartment buildings common in 91501 and 91502, a report that lists each unit checked keeps everyone working from the same facts.
Getting Ready
- Leave the bed unmade so evidence stays in place.
- Skip sprays, dusts and foggers before the visit.
- Clear clutter away from beds and seating.
Inspection FAQs
My partner gets bites but I never do. Could it still be bed bugs?
Yes. Reactions vary a lot, and many people never show a mark. An inspector looks for bugs, eggs, shed skins and spotting, which tells you far more than who is itching.
Nothing was found, but the bites have not stopped. What next?
Book a dog search or a second visit in 2 to 3 weeks. An early infestation may be only a few bugs deep inside a frame joint or wall gap.
What happens when you reach out: Bed Bug Control CA provides bed bug inspection and treatment across California. Our team sets a visit time with you in Burbank. We quote in writing, then treat once you say yes.