What happens if you inhale fumigation?

Moderate inhalation exposure can cause weakness, vomiting, chest pain, diarrhea, difficulty breathing and pain just above the stomach. Symptoms of severe inhalation exposure may occur within a few hours to several days after exposure. Severe poisoning may result in fluid in the lungs.

Is fumigation safe for people?

Chemicals used in fumigation are lethal! Exposure to fumigants in a structure being fumigated, even for a few minutes, will result in death or serious injury. Absolutely NO ONE can enter a structure until it has been certified safe for re-entry by the licensee in charge of the fumigation.

Can I move in immediately after fumigation?

Follow California state regulations and do not re-enter your home until it has been tested and certified for re-entry by a licensed fumigator. Fumigation is targeted at drywood termites. It does not kill spiders.

Do you need to remove clothes for fumigation?

Clothing and other fabrics like furniture, toys, bedding, mattress, towels, and more are not affected by the fumigation process. You do not need to place any of these items in the special bags. You also do not need to remove them from the house.

Can you sleep in a fumigated house?

You cannot stay in your home during structural fumigation and neither can your pets or plants. You need to remove any living thing from your property for the duration of the treatment. You also need to pack your food and medicine in special bags designed for this process.

What happens if I eat fumigated food?

No adverse health effects would be expected from consumption of some food items inadvertently fumigated with Vikane. The residue that can form in unprotected food items exposed to Vikane is fluoride, which naturally occurs in food and water.

Can you fumigate a house?

During home fumigation, a pest control company will place a large tent over the top of your home and seal it shut. They’ll then release a gas like sulfuryl fluoride inside your home that’s capable of getting into every crack and crevice and killing the pests that we just mentioned.

How long should you stay out of the house after exterminator?

around 2-4 hours
Pest control services suggest a certain time to stay away from the home once the work is completed. Once the service is completed, they may usually recommend staying out of your house for a time of around 2-4 hours. However, this may vary based on the type of service, and also extend up to a maximum of 24 hours.

Can you drink bottled water after fumigation?

Bottled water or bottled soda is safe for use after fumigation. If you’ve got an unopened glass jar of pickles or a can of soup that is unopened, they’ll be no need to beg these items up.

How long does fumigation last?

between 24 to 72 hours
As fumigation is designed to target many pests that can live in wood and in difficult to reach areas of the home, structural fumigation can be one of the best ways to completely eliminate a large infestation. The process of tent fumigation is something that will typically last between 24 to 72 hours.

Do I need to wash my dishes after fumigation?

Do I have to wipe down my counters and wash all my dishes after a fumigation? No! Vikane Fumigant is a gas in which leaves no residue what so ever. Therefore you will not have to clean your home in any way due to the fumigation.

What happens if you eat food exposed to Vikane gas?