How to prepare for fumigation

1. 1

   Bag opened food and medications

   Anything not in its original manufacturer's seal needs to be sealed in Nylofume® bags or removed. That means opened food, pet food, medications, and tobacco. We provide the bags.

2. 2

   Sealed bottles and cans stay

   If the original manufacturer's seal is intact (a 2-liter soda, an unopened bottle of wine), the item can stay as-is. Visually inspect each bottle.

3. 3

   Wine on its side

   All corked wine bottles need to be stored horizontally to keep the cork wet during the gas exposure period.

4. 4

   Cosmetics are fine

   Lipstick, externally applied lotions, and ointments don't need to be bagged or removed.

5. 5

   Double-bag and seal

   Put one Nylofume bag inside another, fill, then seal each bag separately by twisting, doubling over, and securing with tape or a twist tie. Press gently to confirm there are no air leaks.

6. 6

   Provide access

   Cars, cabinets, safes, and locked rooms need to be open, or leave us the keys. We have to get inside to inspect and aerate per label requirements.

7. 7

   Plants and shrubs

   Cut back or remove anything within 18 inches of the structure so we can seal the tent. Water plants the day before to protect their roots.

8. 8

   Awnings, trellises, fences

   These can interfere with tenting. We'll walk the property with you to plan around them.

Only Vikane® gas fumigant has a 50-year track record of 100% drywood termite elimination. Vikane® is a federally restricted-use pesticide; we always read and follow label directions.