Fumigation Checklist
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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.
Food inside refrigerators and freezers must also be
placed in Nylofume bags as mentioned above.
Remove all mattresses and pillows with waterproof covers,
such as "can't wet" mattresses for infants and sickrooms, or
remove the covers.
All heating elements must be unplugged (heaters,
electric pianos,
organs, etc.).
All pilot lights must be extinguished (hot water heaters,
ranges, ovens, broilers, gas refrigerators, dryers, automatic
lighting systems, etc.).
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Central will make arrangements with The Gas Company to turn off all gas at main
gas meter. Property owner will need to make arrangements
to have the gas service restored.
Shut off automatic switch controls for appliances and
lighting systems that will be included in the space to be
fumigated.
Electricity must be available, as it will be required to run
fans during the fumigation period.
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.
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.
All cabinets, drawers, closets, and interior doors must be
opened. Raised blinds, open drapes and attic vents.
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.
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.
Retract all awnings.
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.
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.
Notify the company prior to the fumigation if any conduits,
tunnels, pathways, etc., are connecting the building to be
fumigated to any other structure.
During the fumigation and aeration procedure, the company will
not be held responsible for vandalism, theft or breaking and
entering.
The fumigated structure must not be reentered until it has been
declared cleared for reentry by the licensed fumigator.
See your professional fumigator for additional steps you should
take.
