How do I prepare my house for tenting?

What should I remove from house before tenting?

Dry goods packaged in bags and/or cardboard boxes need to be removed or double bagged even if they haven't been opened. These items include cereal, chips, rice, etc. Mattresses sealed in plastic, such as baby mattresses, need to be removed or the waterproof covers must be removed or opened.

Do I need to remove bedding for fumigation?

* Make sure not to remove the clearance notice on the gas meter, as the gas company will need it to turn the gas back on. Turn back on any devices and timers. It is not necessary to wash dishes, linens, clothing, etc., as the fumigant is a gas that will dissipate from the structure and its contents.

What do I need to remove for fumigation?

Remove all living things, including pets and plants, from the structures to be fumigated. Adding poison to the building can seriously harm or kill pets or plants. Remove or seal food, medicines, tobacco products, etc., in the provided fumigation bags or remove them entirely from the structure.

How do you prepare for tenting fumigation?

Termite Tenting/Fumigation Preparation

What needs to be bagged when tenting for termites?

Anything in resealable containers, including plastic containers, such as milk, butter, sour cream and cot- tage cheese. Eggs, fruits, vegetables and any oth- er forms of produce. Sample items that must be bagged or removed from the structure being fumigated .

Does fumigation affect electronics?

Vikane has a high vapor pressure; it evaporates 20,000 times more readily than mothballs and therefore disperses rapidly throughout structures during fumigation. Vikane does not react with building furnishings or contents, including computers, electronics and manufacturing equipment.

How do I prepare my house for tenting for termites?

How do I clean my house after termite fumigation?

Open and empty out all cupboards and drawers and vacuum them as well. Also, be sure to vacuum couches, chairs, curtains, and all fabrics as well. You will want to wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth. Be sure to throw away the cloth after you have finished wiping.

How long should you stay out of house after fumigation?

You'll have to make arrangements to be away from your property for a minimum of 24 hours but some fumigation appointments may take as long as 72 hours to completely dissipate the chemicals inside. Licensed fumigators should be the only one entering your property after the tenting goes up.

Do you need to wipe everything down after fumigation?

Regular fumigation of your house will lead to a pest-free environment. After fumigation, you will need to clean your home to get rid of any chemicals before you get into the house. Cleaning a house after fumigation will also get rid of the dead pests lying around the house.

Do you need to wipe down surfaces after fumigation?

You will need to wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth. Dispose of the cloth after use. After that, repeat the process by wiping all surfaces with a damp cloth, only this time you would be using 1 part vinegar and 1 part water.

What happens if you eat food exposed to Vikane gas?

Will that cause me harm? No adverse health effects would be expected from consumption of some food items inadvertently fumigated with Vikane. The residue that can form in unprotected food items exposed to Vikane is fluoride, which naturally occurs in food and water.

Does fumigation affect books?

Second, fumigation is safe for artworks, books, wooden objects, furniture, and more. Finally, even the most delicate displays and collections benefit from protection without the risk of damage.

How long does fumigation take?

From preparation to treatment to aeration, the entire fumigation process can take about 24 to 72 hours, depending on the size of the house and the outdoor conditions.

Do windows stay open during fumigation?

California Law requires that operable windows be open a minimum of 3 inches during fumigation. Windows that can't be accessed and opened by ordinary means (without moving furniture, removing nails, or cutting a paint seal) can remain closed.

Can termites come back after fumigation?

Even after fumigation, termites can still find a way into your home again, if a barrier is not created to discourage re-entry. In addition, termite protection is an ongoing process because continued maintenance and treatments might be required to keep these pests out of your property.

Does your house smell after fumigation?

Fumigation will leave behind the remains of dead termites. This will cause no smell and is no hazard to human health; however, occasionally ants will enter a home to feast on the dead termites. If this occurs your options are to wait it out or to request an ant treatment.

Why is gas turned off during fumigation?

Normally they turn the gas off a day before the fumigation for vacant properties, and same day for occupied properties, this is to try to minimize the time without that basic utility.

What to expect when tenting for termites?

What Happens During Fumigation? On the first day of the fumigation process, your termite extermination team will place fans inside your home, and that big, bright tent will make its appearance over your house. The team will also put up all of the necessary warning signs and begin to circulate the gas.

What does Vikane gas smell like?

Vikane is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas.

Do I need to unplug electronics during fumigation?

Foggers are used when pests are present and if you plan to have your home fogged, you need to know that unplugging a refrigerator is a must. Unplugging refrigerators will prevent accidents from happening since chemicals released by foggers are flammable.

How long does it take for Vikane gas to dissipate?

When applicators remove the tent, the gas quickly dissipates to very low levels within 24 hours and escapes to areas of lower concentration according to gas laws and principles of diffusion.