Using Nylofume Bags
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Using Nylofume Bags
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Step 1:
While the bags are still empty, place one inside another.
Double-bagging helps assure effective protection.
Step 2:
Place items to be protected inside the inner bag. Do not overfill - leave clearance on top for adequate closure of the bags.
Step 3:
Twist the top of the inner bag, fold once and secure the fold in place using a suitable fastener such as a twist tie, tape, rubber band or string
Step 4:
Repeat
step 3 with the outer bag.
Step 5:
Check
the seal by pressing gently against the sides of the bag and
listening for air leaks. No air should be able to escape.
What to bag:
Pretzels, potato chips, and other foods packaged in plastic
bags must be bagged or removed.
Animal Feed, like human food, needs to be bagged or removed
Foods packaged in cardboard boxes, like cereals must be
bagged or removed because the interior bag may not be airtight.
Spices without the original manufacturer's seal must be
bagged or removed
Eggs must be removed from the structure to be fumed
Aspirin and other similar ingestible medicines must be
bagged or removed
Cottage cheese should be bagged or removed because
resealable containers, including Tupperware and other storage
containers, do not form airtight seals.
Ice cubes should be discarded before the fumigation and the
ice maker turned off.
What not to bag:
Unopened plastic bottles with manufacture's airtight
seal intact.
Canned goods such as soup may remained un-bagged because
metal cans provide an airtight seal.
When in doubt take it out
