Termite Fumigation Preparation Checklist For San Diego Homeowners - Your termite tenting guide
The experienced team at Cal Pest Exterminators created a convenient Termite Fumigation Preparation Checklist For San Diego Homeowners to help residents prepare for a safe successful process.
Take the following steps to make sure you have a successful exterminating procedure at home if you have a termite infestation problem.
Table Of Contents
- Termite Fumigation Preparation Checklist For San Diego Homeowners
- How does termite fumigation work and why is it the best option
- How do you prepare for termite tenting in Southern California?
- SDGE Fumigation Instructions
- Getting your home interior ready for fumigation
- Getting your home exterior ready for fumigation
- What to remove before termite tenting?
- Do I need to remove clothes if my house is getting tented for termite treatment?
- What to do with your mattress during termite fumigation at home?
- Can I leave my refrigerator on during fumigation for termite tenting?
- What to do with food at home during fumigation for termite tenting?
- Getting Your San Diego Home Ready Before Fumigation Services
- Termite Fumigation Preparation Checklist For San Diego Homeowners
- How long does a house need to air out after fumigation?
- Do You Need To Wash Anything At Home After The Tenting Period Is Over?
- Does The Tenting Fumigation Kill Spiders and Other Insects At Home?
- Getting Termite Quarterly Inspections for Homes in San Diego
Termite Fumigation Preparation Checklist For San Diego Homeowners
Before sharing with you the itemized checklist let’s talk about some of the items you can keep in your house or remove before your upcoming termite fumigation appointment.
You can always contact the experts at Cal Pest Exterminator to answer any of your questions before booking your next termite fumigation.
Always take your valuables with you during the fumigation process.
The Cal Pest Exterminators team are always performing their professional duties diligently and with integrity. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee any incidents of this nature during the fumigation or aeration process before you can come back home safely.
Please avoid any risks and do not leave anything you fear might be stolen.
How does termite fumigation work and why is it the best option?
Make sure you arrange for your household and family accommodations to stay away from your home during the fumigation and tenting process which may take up to 3-4 days.
It is important to formulate a designated plan of action for you and your family several days before your scheduled fumigation to ensure you have a successful procedure.
This helps to make the most out of your investment but more importantly it guarantees you keep your family’s health and safety intact.
Make sure you ask for your Termite Fumigation Preparation Checklist from your professional exterminators.
It is very important to account for your family including pets to ensure everybody’s safe return to your home. Keep reading to find out more on how to get prepared for home fumigation for San Diego home residents.
How do you prepare for termite tenting in Southern California?
Before fumigating your home, it is required by the state of california to shut off your natural gas service entirely to ensure safety. Keep reading to find out more about this safety requirement at no additional cost to you.
You must also care for the items inside and outside of your house properly to ensure your safety as well as the proper care of your items.
SDGE Fumigation Instructions
Before fumigating your home, the professional exterminator servicing your San Diego home will temporarily suspend your SDG&E services due to requirements to disconnect the gas line completely until the structure is certifiably safe to enter again.
After fumigating has been successfully completed, the homeowner or landlord must contact SDG&E to fully reinstate gas services at home.
Please contact Cal Pest Exterminators for any questions regarding the gas shut off process prior to fumigating your home.
Getting your home interior ready for fumigation
Before sharing with you the itemized checklist let’s talk about some of the items you can keep in your house or remove before your upcoming termite fumigation appointment.
You can always contact the experts at Cal Pest Exterminator to answer any of your questions before booking your next termite fumigation.
You may bag your consumable items such as medicine, vitamins, and other pantry foods such as bread and cereals including pet food, pet treats.
While some households prefer not to leave any fresh food at all such as fruits and vegetables during the termite fumigation process,
others will simply bag these items if they do not wish to completely remove them from home or are not planning on finishing the consumption of these items before scheduled fumigation.
You may leave unopened bottles or beverages that are still factory sealed as they do not have to be bagged or removed during the fumigation process at home.
Getting your home exterior ready for fumigation
Exterior plants are safe as long as they are 15 feet away from the tented structure. Any vines or bushy plants that are touching the wall will die if left under the tenting.
Remove obstructions or large outdoor items to allow the tenting installation to take place.
Please ask Cal Pest Control for the available options for trim and bush removal from home exteriors for fumigation.
What Items should I remove from home before tenting fumigation against termites?
All pets and animals must be removed from home during the fumigation process, including dogs, cats, fish, birds, or any other living creatures.
Fish tanks and filtration systems are able to remain in the house.
Please make arrangements for pets to stay in a designated location during the fumigation process; this is especially recommended for outdoor cats and not to trust them being away from home during the process.
Your cat’s health can be seriously harmed if they return home and are able to make it into the tent while fumigating termites.
What to do with your mattress during termite fumigation at home?
If your mattress is completely covered in plastic such as a baby mattress, please remove it entirely from the premises.
If you choose to leave your mattress in the home it must be uncovered and open to the environment.
How long does a house need to air out after fumigation?
It takes approximately 3-4 days for the process to completely air out.
Please contact your professional exterminator for exact details on your property.
Do You Need To Wash Anything At Home After The Tenting Period Is Over?
You do not need to wash anything after the home fumigation process is completed. The chemical agents in the gas will have completely dissipated from everything by the time it is safe to return to your home.
Does The Tenting Fumigation Kill Spiders and Rodents At Home?
Fumigating your home for termite problems will not kill spiders or other insects that have been persistent. Please let us know if you have any other problems with insects at home including cockroaches and ants.
Termite fumigation will kill all mammals in the house such as rats and/or mice. If you suspect there may be a rodent issue in your home, please let us know before fumigating.
You do not want to come back to the unpleasant dead rodent smell being unable to locate or remove the dead pest.
Scheduling Termite Quarterly Inspections in San Diego
If you think your San Diego home needs a termite inspection contact us today and claim your first inspection free!
Consider inquiring for quarterly inspections if you are handling a severe infestation issue.
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