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All Items for human consumption (such as foods, beverages, drugs and medicines), which are not intact in the original manufacturer's airtight containers (such as sealed glass or metal), must be removed from the structure prior to fumigation or double bagged in Nylofume* bags.

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Cut back shrubbery and tree branches to prevent damage. Allow enough space for the tent to fall freely to the ground. Tree limbs growing over the roof must be trimmed back. Thoroughly water the ground around shrubs and plants located adjacent to the structure.

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Food inside refrigerators and freezers must also be placed in Nylofume bags as mentioned above.

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All heating elements must be unplugged (heaters, electric pianos, organs, etc.).

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Remove all mattresses and pillows with waterproof covers, such as "can't wet" mattresses for infants and sickrooms, or remove the covers.

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All pilot lights must be extinguished (hot water heaters, ranges, ovens, broilers, gas refrigerators, dryers, automatic lighting systems, etc.).

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Shut off automatic switch controls for appliances and lighting systems that will be included in the space to be fumigated.

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All cabinets, drawers, closets, and interior doors must be opened. Raised blinds, open drapes and attic vents.

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Make arrangements to turn off all gas at main valve or tank.

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Electricity must be available, as it will be required to run fans during the fumigation period.

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All people must leave, and all living things (such as pets, fish aquariums and growing plants) must be removed from the building before the fumigation begins.

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When adhesive fumigation tape must be used for sealing purposes, the fumigation company cannot be responsible for paint or plaster lifting off when the tape is removed.

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All obstructive articles, such as antenna guide wires, satellite dishes or weather vanes, must be removed. The company cannot be responsible for changes in the TV reception after the fumigation is completed.

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The company will exercise due care in its fumigation procedures, but will not be responsible for broken roof tiles, gutters, solar heaters, foliage or other inadvertent damage caused by properly performed procedures.

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During the fumigation and aeration procedure, the company will not be held responsible for vandalism, theft or breaking and entering.

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Notify the company prior to the fumigation if any conduits, tunnels, pathways, etc., are connecting the building to be fumigated to any other structure.

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The fumigated structure must not be reentered until it has been declared cleared for reentry by the licensed fumigator.

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The law requires that all buildings be locked during a fumigation. In addition, all buildings shall have a secondary lock on all exterior doors during the fumigation. It is most important that you make key arrangements with the company representative conducting the fumigation.