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How Long After Fumigation Is It Safe?

How Long After Fumigation Is It Safe?

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The fumigation process is generally a three-day affair. The first day the tents go on and the fumigant is introduced into the site. The second day the tents come off and the structure begins to aerate. Then, typically, on the…
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How Long Do Bed Bugs Live After Fumigation?

How Long Do Bed Bugs Live After Fumigation?

After a bed bug fumigation, all bed bugs will be eliminated. The higher dosage associated with a bed bug fumigation assures the elimination on not only the adult bed bug but also the egg stage, which is necessary, as the…
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Does Fumigation Kill All Termites?

Does Fumigation Kill All Termites?

A tent fumigation can be used to kill all kinds of termites, however, it is important that your pest control company performs a thorough inspection, as different termites call for different treatment methods and dosages. Insect identification is still important…
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Are Windows Left Open During Fumigation?

Are Windows Left Open During Fumigation?

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This is a tricky question. Generally speaking, yes, windows are left open during a “tent” fumigation, however there is a process where tents are not used and this process is used as a “tape and seal” fumigation. During the tape…
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Can I Fumigate My House Myself?

Can I Fumigate My House Myself?

No, fumigants are a regulated pesticide, and you have to have a license to purchase these products. Furthermore, the fumigation process is quite involved and it would be dangerous if these items were used in a manner inconsistent with the…
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Is It Safe To Wear Clothes After Fumigation?

Is It Safe To Wear Clothes After Fumigation?

Yes, during the fumigation a fumigant (gas) is released into the structure. The fumigant is a pure gas and will not bond or leave a residual on your clothes or any other surface.
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How Is Fumigation Done?

How Is Fumigation Done?

In short, a fumigation is done by introducing a fumigant (gas) into the structure and holding the fumigant at high levels using “a tent” covering the structure. There are other methods that do not require a tent, known as tape…
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When Should I Fumigate My House?

When Should I Fumigate My House?

A fumigation is the best way to eradicate termites, bed bugs, old house borers and powder post beetles from a structure. No other treatment method is as effective, as the gas (fumigant) will travel everywhere within the fumigated structure.
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How Long Does Fumigation Take?

How Long Does Fumigation Take?

Fumigations are typically a three day process, although in certain situations, such as commercial or structures that can only unavailable for a short period of time, alterations to the timetable can be made.
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Should You Bag Clothes For Fumigation?

Should You Bag Clothes For Fumigation?

No, you do not need to bag clothes prior to a fumigation. The fumigant (gas) is a pure gas and will not bond or remain with the clothes. The fumigant will not alter or damage clothes in any way.
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