Unfortunately, you just received some awful news. Your home has a widespread infestation of Dry Wood Termites which is causing some significant damage to your home’s structure. You are now considering options on how to remove the Dry Wood Termites from your home.
Depending on the extent of the infestation, tenting may be needed. Tenting is a form of fumigation, and you will need to leave home during the process.
Fumigation
There are many benefits to fumigation:
- Reaches hidden spaces like the attic or behind walls to eliminate every single termite.
- It kills all termites, even hidden or inaccessible colonies.
- One treatment eliminates 100% of termites.
- No drilling necessary.
- You do not need to wash Dishes, silverware, or mop floors, or wipe down hard surfaces as the Fumigant does not leave a residue.
Dry wood termites can be hiding anywhere in your home. The home tenting fumigation process is a complete and effective treatment for getting rid of your termite problem.
The downside is that homeowners and their families will need to be prepared to leave your home for a few days.
Fumigation is easy to spot with the colored tent covering a house being treated for termites and is called “structural fumigation”. This type of fumigation is the only guaranteed method for eliminating a widespread termite infestation in your home. During this fumigation, you’ll have to vacate your home for a few days while a pest control company fumigates and then the house is aired out for an extended period. The pest control company will test every area of the home to ensure it is safe to reenter, after which you can move back into your termite-free home.
How long do I need to vacate my home for fumigation?
Typically three days.
What do I need to remove out of my home before fumigation?
You will need to remove human, pets, and plants, unprotected foods and medicines not in airtight bags. Any canned goods and unopened glass or plastic bottles can remain. You will be given thorough instructions.
Will I need to wash all of my dishes after fumigation?
The process leaves no residue on dishes, clothing, furniture, or anything else in the home. The fumigators use sensitive equipment to “clear” the property for re-occupancy.
Will Fumigation kill other types of pests in my house?
Yes, fumigation will kill most pests in your home, however, it does not leave a residue, so new pests such as ants can enter the structure immediately after the fumigation. Talk to your pest control professional to determine if you need a perimeter pest control treatment prior to fumigation.
How long will fumigation protect my home?
The tent fumigation will kill the termites presently in your home. There is a warranty with the process, most companies offer an extended warranty option.
Can you treat termites without tenting?
You can do treat dry wood termites without tenting through these methods:
- Heat treatment,
- Spot treatment,
- Non-Tenting
- Borates
Contact a local experienced pest control company at the first signs of a termite infestation.
Drive-Bye Exterminators offers home and commercial pest control services in Clearwater, Florida, and the surrounding areas. Family owned and operated with over 30 years experience, Drive-Bye Exterminators has state certified operators and technicians who provide subterranean termite, dry wood termite, roaches, spider, ant, flea and bed bug services as well as real estate termite inspection reports to both commercial and residential clients. Whether a business owner needs help getting rid of a termite infestation, or a homeowner wants to rid their kitchen of ants, Drive-Bye Exterminators offers each client the same level of professionalism and excellence.
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