Precautions for Home Fumigation
Fumigation kills
insects using an odorless lethal gas from the chemical sulfuryl fluoride. As a
warning precaution, trace amounts of tear gas (chloropicrin) are released at
the time of fumigation since tear gas has a strong odor and causes eye and
respiratory irritation. Fumigation must be carried out by a professional
fumigator who will tent the entire outside of your home with large tarps, and
fumigate with sulfuryl fluoride pumped through a special hose. Precautions must
be taken when having your home fumigated.
1.
Precautions Taken by the Homeowner
o The homeowner should
make sure all people, pets and plants are removed. Seal food and medicine in
fume-bags provided by the fumigator. Remove all outside plants that are close to
the home, and water the soil heavily to prevent the fumigant from getting into
the soil. Remove weather vanes, chimney caps and antennas to allow for proper
placement of the tent. Remove boards or posts of fences that abut the house so
tarps can reach the ground. Remove waterproof covers from mattresses and
pillows. Inform neighbors that you are fumigating so they can watch for thieves
while you are away. Neighbors can help keep pets and children away from the
fumigation site.
Precautions Taken by
the Fumigators
o The fumigator staff
tents the outside of your home with plastic tarps Staff place long, cylindrical
sandbags end-to-end along the home's foundation to seal the bottom of the tent
and keep the gas inside. They open all drawers and cabinet doors to allow gas
into the areas and back out again. This prevents gas from being trapped in
closed spaces, which can be dangerous later when opened. Fumigator staff make
sure no pilot lights are on to prevent a fire flareup. The staff places several
powerful fans throughout the house to circulate gas to all areas under the
tent. Then, staff secures the doors with secondary locks to ensure that no one
re-enters until it is safe. The fumigator will place warning signs outside the
home that it is unsafe for entry.
Precautions for Safe
Re-Entry
o The fumigator has
sophisticated equipment that detects when the sulfuryl fluoride has dissipated.
The fumigation time is usually between 16 and 24 hours. After fumigation, the
fumigator will aerate your home by opening doors and windows, and running fans
for a full hour. Then, the fumigator will secure the home again and allow
another six to eight hours for final aeration. After the fumigator determines
that the gas in the air is 5 parts per million or less, he will allow re-entry
by posting a notice on the property that it is safe.
For Professional Service and further details
please call:
Chogon Facilities Services Limited
+23480 72292381
www.chogonfacilities.com
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