The fumigation process is one of the most used pest control methods which is more effective than any other method to avoid the presence and infestation of pests for a long time. Though there are many natural and organic methods, the fumigation process will eliminate pests and insects, and other micro-organisms that are harmful to the environment and health. The mechanical, and the biological methods can eliminate the pests that are visible, but this fumigation will sweep out the entire place and prevent your place from the existing pests and insects. This fumigation process is done in the transportation of goods and services before starting the journey to protect the properties from the effect of pests.
Preparing for Fumigation
Though fumigation is a tedious process, it cannot be done by a common man, it should be done by a professional pest control expert. Before starting the process, you should prepare your place in and out. Make sure that you have an external source to stay with for a day because you cannot stay in the home during the process of dealing with chemicals. Open all the doors inside the house, that allows the gas to flow freely in every place in your house, seal all the food items and the products that are consumable. Lock all the doors and windows outside the home and inform the surrounding and the local authority about the process.
How is Fumigation done?
The entire place is covered with a tent without any gap, the experts will bring the pastes and tapes to stick the tent without any leakage or gaps outside the tent. All the doors inside the house are opened and the chemical pesticide gas is flown inside the house for few hours. During this process, no one can enter a house that is harmful to humans. This process will eliminate the entire infestation and presence of all the pests and insects and even the micro-organisms. The fumigator will intimate you after the completion of the process. There are three types of fumigation they are gas fumigation, solid fumigation, and liquid fumigation, but gas fumigation is the most used method.
When to enter the home after fumigation?
Though the fumigation process is chemical, it requires two to three hours to stay away sometimes it took a day longer. The expert you hire will provide the details of the entire process and when to enter. But you should ensure that the process is completed, and the place is safe to move
What should be done after fumigation?
Open all the windows and doors that are closed, clean your home completely without any leftovers. Throw away the products that are consumable if they are left open, vacuum your home completely to wipe the dead pests. Mop the floor and make your home clean and healthy.
Conclusion
Though there are many home remedies, natural and organic methods, they will not withstand after few months, but working on the fumigation process once will keep the pests and insects away from your place for years. This method is helpful in ships and planes and even in trucks that are working the transportation of goods and services.