Fumigations in Reno are more common than you might imagine, for a number of reasons. Firstly, people in this part of the country take great pride in their homes and businesses. They know just how unattractive and, frankly, unhealthy pests can be when they make their way indoors.
Secondly, this region of the nation is home to a lot of different pests, all vying and fighting to try to get inside your home. It can be a real hassle to keep up with all of them but a fumigation process is fast, easy, and safe. And it almost always gets the job done.
Are you about to experience fumigation for the first time? If so, this is what you can expect when the big tent goes up and the bugs head out.
Preparing
Before fumigation, you will be given full instructions on how to prepare your property. But don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as you might think. This part of the process often consists of removing or sealing food products, covering or removing certain things, and leaving the premises.
And you will also need to find a place to stay for a couple of days. That’s true for you and your furry little friends. You and your pets must leave the premises during fumigation for safety reasons. The fumigation crew will offer exact parameters for evacuation times, which may vary based on the fumigant used. You will know when you have to depart, when you can return, down to the very hour that you’ll be permitted back on the premises.
Once that is all handled, the hard work will begin and the team will start to close down the property to everyone but trained professionals. The fumigation crew will seal the structure to keep the fumigant contained. This will include a lot of steps, like closing windows, doors, vents, and other potential entrance sites for the gas. Specially made tents or tarps will be used to form the seal and your property will officially be off-limits for the time being.
The Fumigants
Once the building has been sealed, the fumigant is injected. The sort of fumigant used is determined by the pests targeted and the nature of the infestation.
The fumigant requires time to infiltrate the entire area and eradicate bugs. The exposure time might last several hours to a day or more, depending on the fumigant used, its concentration, and the intensity of the infestation.
Following the exposure time, the crew will allow the property to be aired out so that it’ll soon be safe to reenter. This part of the process entails introducing fresh air to lower the concentration of the gas to a safe level. Within just a few hours, your business or home will be open to you and you will be able to relax inside, knowing you are free from pests.