FUMIGATION PROCESS

The entire structure is properly prepared and tented, using specialized tarps that will trap the Vikane® Gas Fumigant inside during the fumigation process.
After the structure is tented, several fans are placed inside for the Vikane® Gas Fumigant to circulate.
A final check is done in all the rooms of the structure to make sure that no one remains inside, including pets.
Tear gas is poured into pans and distributed throughout the structure since the gas fumigant itself is odorless, colorless, and tasteless; The released tear gas acts as a warning agent to keep away any person or creature that may attempt to enter the structure during fumigation.
As an added precaution, danger signs with large red letters in English and Spanish are posted on all sides of the structure.
Our licensed fumigator will apply the Vikane® Gas Fumigant.
After the established exposure time to Vikane® Gas Fumigant, our licensed fumigator opens a ventilation system to begin the aeration process.
Once the ventilation system is opened, the aeration time will be 12 to 24 hours.
When the aeration time has elapsed, the fumigation crew will remove the tarps from the structure.
As soon as the tarps are removed from the structure, our licensed fumigator will use special equipment that has been designed to detect the presence of the gas fumigant.
Once the structure has been certified as safe for reentry, the licensed fumigator will post a sign on the front door, indicating the date and time of this certification. At this time, the fumigation process is considered concluded.

FUMIGATION PREPARATIONS

The owner or occupants must assume some preparation duties such as protecting or removing medicine, food, pets, and plants.

Interior Preparation

Operable internal doors, including cabinets, closets, appliances, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, etc., should be opened to aid in gas distribution and aeration.
Waterproof mattresses and baby mattresses must be removed from the structure. Waterbeds can remain in place.
Persons, domestic animals, pets (including fish), and sensitive plants must be removed from the fumigation site.
Food and medicine (including items in refrigerators and freezers) can remain in the structure if they are in plastic, glass or metal bottles, and cans, or jars with the original manufacturer’s air-tight seal intact.
Food and medicine that occupants want to keep in the refrigerator or structure must be double bagged and sealed properly in Nylofume bags (a special material used to safely protect items from gas), which only may be purchased from authorized distributors such as your fumigation or termite company. Otherwise, all food, medicine (including tobacco products), and pet feed items must be removed from the fumigation site.

Exterior Preparation

It is the owner/occupant’s responsibility to pull back all ground cover (tanbark, rocks, vegetation, etc.) and to cut back all plant life at least 12 inches from the structure to prevent being covered and damaged by the tarp.
Any climbing vines on trellises must be pulled away to avoid damage to plant life. We need bare soil around the perimeter to create a seal.
Make sure to water the surrounding soil the morning of your fumigation day.
It is the owner/occupant’s responsibility to move away all potted plants, decorative items, outdoor furniture, wind chimes, etc. These personal items may get damaged in the process of fumigation if left in the work area.
TV Antennas may need to be removed to perform the fumigation. Satellite dishes will be wrapped around, so they do not need to be removed.
Fences that abut the structure will need to be detached. Fences with gates do not need to be detached.
Exterior lighting & bulbs that would be in close contact of our tarps must be removed.
Driveways must remain clear.