What is Fumigation?
Fumigation is a method of pest control or the removal of harmful micro-organisms by completely filling an area with gaseous pesticides—or fumigants—to suffocate or poison the pests within.
House Fumigation Prices In South Africa
In most instances, the price is calculated based on the volume of goods as well as the preparation and gas used.
For Methyl Bromide Fumigation, you’re looking at a minimum of R2 600. 00 as it’s expensive and hard to come by gas. An Aluminium Phosphate Fumigation for Moles can start from as little as R1 300.
How long does fumigation last in a house?
As fumigation is designed to target many pests that can live in wood and in difficult-to-reach areas of the home, structural fumigation can be one of the best ways to completely eliminate a large infestation.
The process of tent fumigation is something that will typically last between 24 to 72 hours.
Is fumigation 100% effective?
Fumigation is the only whole-structure method that has been proven 100% effective at eliminating every dry wood termite infestation, including undetectable infestations.
Drywood termites can hide in little areas of wood and finding them is like trying to find needles in haystacks.
How long does fumigation take?
Fumigation can take from six hours to one week depending on the type of infestation, dosage, temperature, size of the structure, and other factors.
Can I sleep in my house after fumigation?
You cannot stay in your home during structural fumigation and neither can your pets or plants. You need to remove any living thing from your property for the duration of the treatment. You also need to pack your food and medicine in special bags designed for this process.
Do you need to clean after fumigation?
Regular fumigation of your house will lead to a pest-free environment. After fumigation, you will need to clean your home to get rid of any chemicals before you get into the house.
Cleaning a house after fumigation will also get rid of the dead pests lying around the house.