What Is Fumigation, And When Do You Need It?

As homeowners, we have to check many things off our maintenance list over the years. Unfortunately, pest infestations are one of those things many of us encounter. When you’re dealing with wood-boring beetles or certain types of termites at your property, fumigation is the most effective way to eliminate them.

Our pest control specialists cover your home with a tent and use misted pesticides during fumigation. These pesticides effectively spread to every hiding place where termites are located and kill them. At Millennium Termite & Pest, we’ll inspect your home for termites and determine if fumigation is the right option for you.

Signs You Need Fumigation

When bugs take over your property, you may notice the followings signs of their presence:

• Droppings
• Groupings of dead bugs
• Visible damage like wood shavings or gnawed fabric
• Unexplained holes
• Signs of nesting

We provide thorough pest inspections to assess your situation. Our specialists will tell you if the above issues necessitate fumigation. So if you suspect a termite issue at home, don’t hesitate to call us at 800-273-0988.

Preparing Your Home For Fumigation

Before we fumigate your house, there are several things we suggest you do to prepare your home, including:

• Arrange a place to stay temporarily for the duration of the fumigation.
• Take your pets and plants away from the area of fumigation. Gas fumigants are intended to eliminate pests but can also harm living things.
• Remove or seal food, medicine, and anything ingested or absorbed to avoid contamination.
• Sweep away gravel and dirt around your house to ensure our team can secure the tent.
• Leave the doors to all your rooms and closets open. This allows the fumigant to reach every area of your home. You should also open all cabinets, drawers, and desks.

The Fumigation Process

After you prepare your home, our fumigation specialists will place tarps or plastic sheeting around it. These are the brightly colored tents you may have seen covering other houses in your neighborhood before. We do this to prevent pesticides from spreading outside of your home. Then, our fumigators release an odored warning agent to indicate the presence of fumigants.

During this process, we ensure all doors and entry points are secured to prevent anyone from entering. Finally, we proceed with fumigation by releasing pesticides in your home. The fumigation process eliminates pests but doesn’t damage any furniture, clothing, carpets, or other areas of your property. Upon completion, we remove the tarps and aerate your home. Our professionals also ensure that the gas fumigant has entirely dissipated from the structure before allowing re-entry.

Is Fumigation Safe?

Fumigations are highly regulated services performed by licensed professionals only. At Millennium Termite & Pest, we follow proper codes and use registered fumigants to eliminate pests from your home. In addition, we’ll accurately judge when your building is safe for re-entry and always maintain an open line of communication. Feel free to call us if you have any questions or concerns about our process.

Does Fumigation Get Rid Of Other Pests?

Other forms of pest control may be better suited for different bugs. That’s why we offer liquid spot treatment and other methods if fumigation isn’t the right option for you. For example, unlike the drywood or dampwood varieties, subterranean termites are more effectively killed by a combination of spot treatments and bait treatments instead of fumigation. However, fumigation can still be effective on pests other than termites, like fleas, bed bugs, and ticks.

Conclusion

At Millennium Termite & Pest, we understand how dreadful a pest infestation can be. Of course, nobody wants to deal with the property damage and messes that bugs like termites leave behind. But our professionals can resolve your worries with our years of fumigation experience. We’ll exterminate the source of your pest problem and help you breathe easy at home again. So contact us today for our safe, highly-effective fumigation services!
We offer pest inspection services in the following areas so that you know when you might need fumigation services:

• • Sacramento
• • Rocklin
• • Gold River
• • Folsom
• • Rancho Cordova
• • Orangevale
• • El Dorado Hills
• • Citrus Heights
• • Carmichael
• • Davis
• • Elk Grove
• • Vacaville
• • Dixon
• • Cameron Park
• • And more!

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