When preparing for termite treatment or tenting (For Fumigation), some prep work will need to be done by the homeowner. Please note that these steps are imperative and must be completed for your safety: The list you see here is a general index to allow you a quick idea of the process. Upon hiring Imperial Pest Prevention's subcontracted fumigator, we will supply you with a detailed prep sheet and checklist.

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Exterior Tent Fumigation Prep Work: 

A tent Fumigation process can require much homework for a homeowner. One of the most important things that need to be done is trimming back all shrubs around the house so the tarps will fall to the ground. (Hint: Wherever rainwater falls around your home is where the tarps will fall and where we need to work) Water the areas around the house near the structure and all plants surrounding the home. Tent Fumigation gas kills plants, which will help lessen the chance of damage. However, it will not prevent it.

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Any trees that hang closely over the home will also require cuttings and trimmings so they do not hang over the structure(s).

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Any Fence that touches the structure and does not have a gate or opening will also have to be detached before tent fumigation.

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Pool enclosures are also recommended to be detached—those who cannot have to be covered in the treatment. A large pool enclosure adds considerably to the home's cubit footage, drastically increasing the tent fumigation price.

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Any cracked windows or doors with inadequate weatherstripping must be repaired or covered to ensure the fumigant does not leak from these locations.

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Any sharp objects attached to the home, like satellite antennas and window awnings, must be lowered or removed before the tent fumigation.

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An authorized company must turn off homes with Gas utilities before tent fumigation.

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Interior Prep Work For A Tent Fumigation:

Interior Prep Work for a tent fumigation is a little smoother process. All food in the home must be removed, including anything in the refrigerator and freezer. The Power will be off for three days, so it must be a location that will remain safe for a while.

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Everything in your bathrooms needs to be also removed. Remove it if it is consumable or a product you put on your body.

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Mattresses or furniture with plastic covers must be removed from the structure or the surfaces removed before Fumigation. (covers will hold fumigants and not allow for proper ventilation.)

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Medications and valuables will also need to be removed before tent fumigation.

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Items That Can Remain Indoors During a Tent Fumigation:

Bedding, Clothing, Furniture, and Dishes! Since this gas does not settle on anything, washing anything is unnecessary. (We at Imperial Pest Prevention still recommend removing the clothing, silverware, and dishes.

 

Imperial Pest Prevention will supply you with a customer prep sheet explaining what needs to be removed and what can stay. Of course, a good rule of thumb is, "If in doubt, take it out!"

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Critical Circumstances That Will Not Allow For A Tent Fumigation:

 Wood Decay locations with active leaks or moisture must be repaired before tent fumigation. Areas containing water will not readily accept the fumigant causing the gas not to penetrate those locations. If termites infest these locations and moisture is present, the gas will not effectively eradicate that colony.