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Tenting is a tried and true strategy for killing all types of pests including dry wood termites. Over the years it has become a little more difficult however...

WATCH BEFORE YOU TENT

The dangers of structural tent fumigations

TENTING

Tenting is a tried and true strategy for killing all types of pests including dry wood termites. Over the years it has become a little more difficult however...

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TENTING

NEW TENTING HEALTH UPDATES

  • Clearing the property means no levels of sulfuryl fluoride were detected at the time of clearance in the typical breathable zones in each room to levels above 1ppm

  • Sulfuryl fluoride pockets may be present with in the walls and off gas for several weeks

  • Sulfuryl fluoride may off gas from Mattresses with air bladders

  • Sulfuryl fluoride may off gas from Diving buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and related breathing devices

  •  Sulfuryl fluoride may off gas from Inflatable toys

  • Sulfuryl fluoride may off gas from Neoprene wetsuits and other items with similar material makeup.

  • Sulfuryl fluoride  may remain in Cabinets and Drawers and off gas into living space

  • Sulfuryl fluoride may remain in Crawl spaces and off gas for several weeks

  • I understand that a Fluoride residue will be left behind and will need to be completely cleaned up prior to allowing any children in the home.

  • I understand that all dishes, silverware, cooking etc will need to be cleaned upon re-entry to remove residue.

  • According to the California Department of Public Health fumigation with sulfuryl fluoride has caused permanent brain damage in children, fumigation technicians and others.

Want To Avoid Tenting?

If your home qualifies for HALO'S ADVANCE dry wood termite treatment system you may be able to avoid tenting.

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