How Whole-Structure Fumigation Works

A fumigation crew works to “tent” a home
prior to fumigation.

When conducting whole-structure fumigation with Vikane^® gas fumigant, your fumigation professional will follow a proven process that has been used successfully for nearly half a century to ensure all the drywood termites are eliminated.

Here’s how the fumigation process works:

The fumigation process starts with preparing your home for fumigation. Visit the “Frequently Asked Questions” section for more information on preparing your home.
Once you’ve prepared your home and left, the fumigation crew will cover your home with tarps or plastic sheeting – this is called “tenting” the home.
Once tented, a warning agent is released into the home as a precaution to ensure that all people have vacated.
Next, all doors are secured using deadbolts, additional locking devices or barricades to help prevent unauthorized entry.
Now, fumigation begins – Vikane^® gas fumigant is released into the home, filling all air spaces and voids in the wood, walls and floor. Vikane reaches all of the termite colonies in the structure.
Finally, the tarps are removed and your home is aerated. Your fumigation professional will check the home with sophisticated equipment to ensure all of the Vikane has dissipated from the structure before authorizing reentry.

Watch the video “How Whole-Structure Fumigation Works” to view a demonstration of how whole-structure fumigation with Vikane works.

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