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Wood works are a lovely add-up to the interior of houses and workplaces, but if left unchecked your space might become a home for termites. The attack of termites is an invisible apocalypse that will weaken the foundations of your house or building. They are an absolute menace and must be eradicated at all costs.

If your house or workplace has termite infestations, trying natural ways will be ineffective, or if it does, it is a short-term effect. Hence, you are left with only one option, control this uncontrollable, and get termite tenting, immediately. This invader will only leave you alone through fumigation treatment.

Prior to opting for fumigation services, your place will be tented, and the fumigant is released according to the requirement. This requirement is decided while looking into the size of the infestation, size of your house or building, and temperature. These few play an important role in determining the time and chemicals for termite fumigation.

Termite fumigation can be extremely risky when safety measures are not fully observed. Luckily, licensed professionals ensure that safety procedures are strictly adhered to. We have devised a checklist to help you prepare for clean-up,

1. Find the best termite fumigation services:

While looking for house fumigation services, you should go through internet reviews and ratings. The feedback of clients really helps with choosing the most efficient service. You may also ask your social circle about any such experience. Their experience will be beneficial for you.

While you set up a meeting with the house fumigation service you must talk openly about your concerns. Go through the contract and look at the chemicals and equipment they will be using in termite tenting.

When you schedule the date make sure it is a dry day, and prior to the fumigation make sure the soil and wood are dried. The chemicals of termite fumigation work best in a moisture-less environment.

2. Find a place for staying:

No, it’s not what you think, we are not moving you out, this is a safety measure, and before you set a date with house fumigation services you must find a place for a temporary stay.

We all understand fumigation treatment consists of chemicals, which are hazardous and can be bad for your health. Therefore, when you decide to get termite tenting, you will have to move to a safer place, at least for a few days. Pack a few clothes and pick up your necessary accessories and vacate your house.

If you are getting termite fumigation in a business space, consider going to the online mode or giving your employees a few days off, or ask them to work from home. A responsible citizen will take care of his surroundings and especially the people around him.

3. Plants and Animals:

While you are away, your houseplants and animals would not only be alone but also exposed to toxic chemicals. You must either move them with yourself or take them to a safer place.

People usually take care of their pets and ensure their safety; we are reminding you to also keep your plants safe. You may not completely remove them, just move the pot to a cool shade, just out of reach of all the toxins. Simply make sure the place of termite fumigation has no plants or animals.

4. Stretch-Out Supplies:

You do not want to return to your kitchen which smells like rotten eggs and vegetables. This brings the responsibility of finishing all the fresh food supplies. Consider this an opportunity to save money on all the takeouts. You may also donate them if you find an efficient way to.

When you have scheduled termite fumigation, then avoid buying new groceries. Edible items are not only prone to contamination in fumigation treatment but are also usually perishable. Put the medicines in airtight jars or in airtight zipper bags.

In any case, the purpose is to reduce the chances of rotten and contaminated edibles. And you can always buy fresh groceries when you move back to your house.

5. Notify the neighbors/delivery men:

A responsible and good neighbor will inform the neighbors and regular delivery men. Termite fumigation has harmful substances which may escape your premises and harm your neighbor.

Therefore, you must notify your neighbors regarding the schedule of termite fumigation. Try to inform all the delivery men too, so that they do not stop by to deliver any mail.

A simple text could ensure the safety of others and protect them against any potential risk. Advise them to not come close to the house and prevent any contact with hazardous releases of house fumigation.

6. Keep everything unlocked:

As an owner, you will be concerned about the safety of your property and will be locking away all the doors, drawers, and cupboards. But this will not be something to opt for, and you need to unlock everything, including all the doors, cupboards, drawers, kitchen cabinets, and attic.

Unlocking everything will ensure easy access to fumigation treatment to reach all the infestations. It will accelerate the effectiveness of termite fumigation.

7. Break the Fuel Supply:

The termite fumigation chemicals might react with the fuel supply at your place, ultimately causing a fire. So, you need to break the fuel supply.

If you use LPG cylinders, then you can turn them off and add a protective seal with plastic cling wrap. Whereas if you use an external natural gas supply, you need to inform your schedule about the schedule of termite tenting.

Any kerosene or Mobil-oil gallons lying around in your house should be removed too.

8. Remove the linens, curtains, and table covers:

To maximize your safety, we suggest you remove the linen, curtain, and table covers. This way you will not be sitting or sleeping on these termite fumigation chemicals.

Whereas removing the curtains is important because you will be breathing the same air which has touched the chemical-contaminated curtains. If you forget to remove these, you can always wash these up later on. But mattresses and pillows need to be taken out, it will be better for your safety.

Now you know what to do as part of your house clean-up for termite fumigation preparation. But do you know who can help with the actual termite tenting? Swiftcare Facility Management.