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This guide explains the structural fumigation process, typical 24 to 48 hour tenting, and how Vikane gas fumigant penetrates wood. 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HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.  \nDrywood termites and termite damage can threaten the integrity of your largest investment – your home. What do you do when your pest management professional  \ntells you that your home needs to be fumigated for drywood termites? Do not worry – you are not alone.  \nMillions of homeowners battle termite infestations  \nevery year and many of their homes are treated by whole-structure fumigation with Vikane* gas fumigant.  \nThe following answers to common questions about structural fumigation will provide peace of mind as you prepare your home for fumigation with Vikane, the most effective way to eliminate drywood termites.  \nWhat is the fumigation process?  \nThe fumigation process usually takes approximately 24 to 48 hours. Your professional fumigator tents your home with large tarps, prepares the interior, seals the tarps, and releases a warning agent (chloropicrin) into the structure. Then, your fumigator introduces Vikane through a special hose attached to a fumigant cylinder located outside your home.  \nContained in the structure for a predetermined time, the fumigant penetrates deep into wood to eliminate drywood termites. After the fumigation is complete, your fumigator aerates and certifies the fumigant from your home, allowing you and your family to re-enter.  \nWhat is Vikane gas fumigant?  \nVikane is a colorless, odorless gas that is nondetectable by people during fumigation, as well as non-staining, non-corrosive and non-flammable. As a gas, Vikane dissipates into the atmosphere and does not deplete the ozone.  \nWhat is chloropicrin?  \nChloropicrin, a warning agent, is a colorless liquid with a strong odor, causing tearing of the eyes and  \nthroat irritation when used at low concentrations. Chloropicrin helps ensure a structure is vacated of people and pets prior to fumigation with Vikane. It also serves as a deterrent from early or accidental entry into a structure under fumigation. At the end of the fumigation, your fumigator aerates both chloropicrin and Vikane from the structure before allowing you tore-enter your home.  \nWhat precautions are taken to ensure my family’s safety?  \nYour fumigator takes many precautions to ensure the safety of you, your family, your pets and property before, during and after the fumigation process. For example, your licensed fumigator will:  \n• Release chloropicrin, the warning agent used with Vikane, to warn anyone against entry into the structure.  \n• Secure the doors on your home with additional locking devices designed to prevent entry by anyone except the licensed fumigator.  \n• Use sophisticated equipment to detect when Vikane has dissipated and ensure your home is clear for re-entry.  \nHERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO.  \nWhat do I need to do to prepare for the fumigation?  \nIn addition to the work performed by your fumigator, it is your responsibility to help prepare your home for the fumigation. Taking the following steps prior to fumigation helps ensure its success, resulting in the elimination of drywood termites from your home. Check with your fumigator for additional home preparation information.  \nThe day before the fumigation…  \n• Water the soil up to 18 inches from the outer walls of your home to protect outdoor plants and shrubs.  \n• Cut back foliage, shrubbery and landscaping at least 18 inches from the structure to allow room for the tarps.  \n• Remember to make arrangements for overnight accommodations for you and your pets, as your home may be under fumigation for 24 to 48 hours.  \n• Please keep in mind the fumigation may need to be rescheduled if the weather is uncooperative. High winds and rain may hinder a fumigation and cause potential danger to fumigators.  \nThe day of the fumigation…  \n• Remove all plants from your home, including those on outdoor patios.  \n• Evacuate all people and pets from the structure.  \n• Remove mattresses completely enveloped in plastic, such as baby mattresses with waterproof covers, or remove the ","cbCainbC7xp9AzKS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainbC7xp9AzKS","pdf",198944,"English","# Fumigation Overview\n## Fumigation Process (24 to 48 Hours)\n## Vikane Gas Fumigant\n## Chloropicrin Warning Agent\n## Safety Precautions for Family and Pets\n# Home Preparation Checklist\n## Day Before Fumigation\n## Day of Fumigation\n## After the Fumigation","[{\"question\":\"What is the typical timeline for a structural fumigation for drywood termites?\",\"answer\":\"The fumigation process usually takes about 24 to 48 hours, including tenting, sealing, and releasing the fumigant for a predetermined period.\"},{\"question\":\"What are Vikane gas fumigant and chloropicrin used for?\",\"answer\":\"Vikane is a colorless, odorless gas that penetrates wood to eliminate drywood termites. 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