There are new technologies that can be used to deal
with termite infestation; however, fumigating the house remains the most
commonly used one. Experts recommend a few preparatory steps of fumigation to eradicate
termites.
A professional termite control company
will take all precautions to keep you safe by following those technical steps. Nevertheless,
doing your own part speeds up the process makes it easier and reduces disruption
to your everyday family life. Given below is a description of what part you
need to play.
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Arrange for a place to stay
You will not be
able to enter your home until the fumigation process is completed. This could
take a day or more depending upon the degree of infestation. The termite
control company will be able to tell you how long you will have to stay away
along with your family.
Arrange for
alternate accommodation for this period and plan for logistical problems like
commuting to work and school, finding a place to eat and so on. If you have
pets, you will need to find a place to keep them with you. In addition, you
will need a place to keep your indoor plants safe until the fumigation is over.
Open up the rooms
The fumigant has
to reach every corner of the house. Ensure that you do not keep interior doors
locked so that every room is vigorously treated. Open up all the closets,
cabinets, drawers and so on. If you are using a professional termite control
service, you do not have to worry about the safety of your possessions. However, you may want to carry your valuables
and items that are easily misplaced.
Remove or seal up consumables
Remove food
items, medicines, cosmetics etc., from the house as the fumigant can get into them. If removal is not possible, seal
them up in airtight bags. The fumigation company will tell you how to do this.
Check for plants that may obstruct the tenting process
Some plants near
the exterior walls may obstruct the tenting process. The termite control
professionals will be able to tell you in advance if they have to be moved. If
so, find places to keep or temporarily replant them.
Remember to follow special precautionary steps if any,
post fumigation
A good termite
control company will ensure that the house is safe after the completion of
fumigation. If there are any special precautionary steps post fumigation, they
will tell you. Remember to follow them meticulously so that your return home is
smooth without any hiccups.
Employ a reputed company
Improper
fumigation can have serious consequences.
Some pockets of termites may remain unnoticed and continue to damage
your home. Their early return is yet another possibility. A reputed
professional termite control company will be able to do a thorough job to
ensure that there are no termite traces in the house.
The best ones
will offer a warranty against the recurrence of the original problem, and
protect you as well from any new infestation that may surface during the
warranty period. Ask for a three-year full structure warranty to give you a
sense of complete safety and peace of mind.
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