What Does a Termite Pest Control Service Mean by Tenting?
Termite tenting is the process where a building will be completely covered with a sealed nylon tent, after this, it is filled with a poisonous gas to kill
drywood
termites. These insects eat into
wood
and leave tunnels behind as they slowly eat their way through a structure. When left unchecked, the damage they can do will weaken a structure. So tenting is one way to eradicate a
drywood
termite infestation, this technique can only be safely done by a professional termite pest control service
.
This method of extermination can be somewhat expensive, and generally takes a couple of days to complete. During which time, the house will be sealed, so arrangements have to be made for homeowners to stay elsewhere. The fumigant, which is normally sulfuryl fluoride, is colorless and odorless and does not leave any residue behind, however, when left long enough, it will penetrate deep into
wood
and kill any termites.
Preparation for this means removing the likes of pets and fish tanks, in addition to any plants from the house. Also, any medicine or food need to be sealed in special plastic bags, which the termite pest control service
usually has. They should also give you special instructions in regards to mattresses and pillows which are wrapped in waterproofed covers. These may have to be removed too from either their covers or from the house.
Any exterior shrubs and plants must be cleared around
the building’s perimeter
, in order for the workers to erect the tenting. A homeowner may even have to remove a plank or two from their boundary fences. The ground which borders the house will be soaked in order to prevent the fumigant from seeping into the soil and killing any plants. Rooftop antennas have to be removed also, in addition to any weather vanes and some types of chimney caps. If you would like to learn more about our prices and services, then please call Pinnacle Pest Management Hartford in Hartford, CT today on (860) 265-8030.