Fumigation Process and Details
Fumigation is a primary recommendation in the termite industry because it is effective in targeting all termites (or beetles/bed bugs) in your structure, both that you may see in your home, visible wood damage or droppings AND places you cant see like wall voids, behind insulation, in your attic or subarea.
Fumigation vs Spot Treatment - Why Fumigate?
Fumigation​
Both
Spot Treatment
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Colonies must be visible/found by inspector to be treated
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Multiple treatments may be necessary if all termites are not eliminated
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Requires drilling
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Residents may have to leave until the chemical dries
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Cost per treatment is less than fumigation, but multiple services are often needed (includes orange oil and liquid)
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Kills all termites in the structure, even hidden or inaccessible areas
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One treatment eliminates 100% of termites
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No drilling necessary
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Residents must prepare their home and leave it for a few days
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Costs more than most spot treatment, requires leaving home for a few days
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Requires an inspection to confirm what type of pest is present
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Treatment options available for drywood termites, fleas, bed bugs and beetles
How It Works
Learn how the termite fumigation process works, from inspection and tenting to aeration and clearance.
01
YOUR HOME IS CAREFULLY PREPARED AND TENTED.
This seals all the chemical inside the structure and ensures it reaches all wood members.Once chemical is introduced every termite under the tent dies.This is great to stop any damage that may already be done and/or prevent further damage.
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THE AERATION BEGINS
Once the fumigate has been in the structure for the allotted time, we begin venting. This step allows the fumigant to safely disperse from the structure under controlled conditions.
03
THE TENT IS REMOVED.
We don't remove the tent until we test the air and ensure there is no chemical remaining in the structure. The fumigant leaves behind NO smell or residue.
For more information on the chemical we use here is the link to the chemical label.