Structural Fumigation Articles Archives

Prices in all types of services can vary greatly, including those in pest and termite control services. Structural fumigations are a great way of addressing some harder to control problems like: Drywood Termites, Bed Bugs, Beetles among others. Prices normally start at around $1,295.00 (as of mid-2022) for tenting of a small (~1000 sq ft) […]

Almost every property owner in California at some point in time must deal with termites in their wall, or structure. With not much experience, these homeowners are left to wonder what the best way would be to control the problem and fully exterminate the infestation. Not to worry, I will try to clear this up […]

For over 20 years in California fumigators have used the Tarpaulin Removal Aeration Plan (TRAP) to initiate the aeration process. In the first years of this plan it was designed to meet a 5 part per million (ppm) clearance standard. However, after 2006 it was changed to a stricter standard of 1 part per million. […]

Having your house fumigated does not have to be a burden on you or your family. You can make this a unique experience that no one will forget. The only thing you will all forget is about what is going on back home. There are plenty of options available on where to head out for […]

Structural fumigation is a very effective way of controlling Drywood Termites. However, due to its toxic nature there are a number of precautions that need to be taken. Today we will guide you through the information that you need to know before your fumigation begins. 1. Remove Food / Medicine a. All food items that […]

Many of our customers are full of questions when it comes time to perform structural fumigation on their home or property. We understand that they are worried, as the whole place will be filled with gas shortly. However, we are here to let you know that it is 100% safe and that it is a […]

Drywood termites in San Diego and in California are a wood destroying organism that will infestate your property at one point or another. Many times drywood termites will get inside of your property beyond the point of them being able to be treated locally (Commonly via a Spray Treatments). At that point, the best way […]

Boats, Yachts and Water Vessels are not immune to wood destroying organisms because they are in water the majority of the time. Speccially drywood termites, which love the soft woods that are used in the framing of a large number of vessels. In other cases it will be wood boring beetles, dry rot or even […]

Structural fumigation with Vikane Fumigant is one of the most effective solutions to control drywood termites and other pests in residential and commercial properties. This is because the fumigant it’s a gas, which if properly circulated can penetrate 100% of your structure vs liquid treatments which are more of a localized solution. However, the success […]

Unfortunately, termites attack a large amount of structures each year and in order to exterminate all colonies in the property a structural fumigation needs to be performed. Because of the nature of the toxic gas that will be injected during the drywood termite fumigation process, a number of precautions need to be taken before this […]