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It warns against entering fumigation tents and explains the risks from sulfuryl fluoride and chloropicrin, including delayed exposure in empty spaces after clearance. 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Structural fumigation, also called “tenting” or “whole house fumigation,” is done by Structural Pest Control Operators (SPCOs) . A toxic gas called sulfuryl fluoride is used to control bed bugs, termites, and other structure-infesting pests. This chemical has no smell, but can irritate your nose, eyes, throat, and lungs. At high enough levels, it can cause nausea, vomiting, seizures, or even death. In addition to sulfuryl fluoride, another toxic chemical, chloropicrin, is used as a “warning” agent. Chloropicrin can cause burning in the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, which “warns” you that a harmful chemical is present.  \nAfter fumigation, the SPCO takes measurements in the home to check that the toxic chemicals are below the required levels before allowing people to re-enter their homes. However, sulfuryl fluoride can get trapped in empty spaces like wall sockets, crawl spaces, cabinets, and spaces in air mattresses and other household items. This can expose people to harmful chemicals even after the SPCO has certified a building to be safe. You can follow the steps below to protect yourself from exposure to harmful fumigation chemicals.  \nCalifornia Department of Public Health Environmental Health Investigations Branch  \nSummary of Exposures and Illnesses  \n• 59 illnesses reported to the CA Department of Pesticide Regulation (2003-2014)  \n– 86 people affected  \n– 7 deaths due to people entering tents during fumigation  \n• 1291 calls to Poison Control (2010-2016)  \n– 65% had health effects  \n– 30% involved children aged 0-19 Fumigation tent on a house  \nFor more information about sulfuryl fluoride fumigation and the summary box above: National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) [www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/](www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/)[ ](www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/)articles/PMC6603922/  \nSTEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FUMIGATION CHEMICALS Before fumigation:  \n• Contact your County Agricultural Commissioner’s (CAC) Office and request that the county inspector be present to monitor the clearance process, which happens  \nafter the fumigation. You can find the contact information for your CAC at California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) [www.cdfa.ca.gov/exec/county/documents/](www.cdfa.ca.gov/exec/county/documents/)[ ](www.cdfa.ca.gov/exec/county/documents/)[countycommissionersealercontactinfo.pdf](countycommissionersealercontactinfo.pdf. You can also contact the CAC Office with any)[. You can also contact the CAC Office with any](countycommissionersealercontactinfo.pdf. You can also contact the CAC Office with any)[ ](countycommissionersealercontactinfo.pdf. You can also contact the CAC Office with any)[concerns about the Structural Pest Control Operators](concerns about the Structural Pest Control Operators)’ (SPCO’s) history.  \n• Ask the SPCO to provide records showing that the instruments used in the clearance process are working properly. This is called “calibration” and should be done yearly.  \n• Check this website to see if the Structural Pest Control Operators (SPCOs) in your area have any administrative civil penalties: any administrative civil penalties: California  \nDepartment of Pesticide Regulations (CDPR) [www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/admnacts/](www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/admnacts/)[ ](www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/admnacts/)[cvlpnlty.htm](cvlpnlty.htm. This shows all t","cbCaicSis9gsgYul","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicSis9gsgYul","pdf",381569,"English","# Fumigation Tenting for Pests\n## How to protect yourself\n## What chemicals are used and why they are dangerous\n## Summary of exposures and illnesses\n## Steps to protect yourself from fumigation chemicals\n## Before fumigation\n## After fumigation and clearance","[{\"question\":\"Why is it dangerous to go inside a fumigation tent?\",\"answer\":\"Entering a fumigation tent can expose people to toxic gases during treatment. 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