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Preparing for Fumigation
Proper preparation ensures your treatment is safe, effective, and stress-free.
Talos Pest Control is here to walk you through every step.
Before Service Day
Your Pre-Fumigation Checklist
Complete these steps before your scheduled fumigation date. Your Talos coordinator will review everything with you in advance.
Remove or double-bag (fumigation bags provided by Talos) all food, medicine, and consumables not in sealed, never-opened glass, metal, or hard plastic containers.
Plan to vacate the property with all family members and pets for 2 nights during the week or 3 nights over the weekend.
Open all interior doors, drawers, and cabinets to allow the fumigant to reach all areas.
Cut all plants back 12 inches from the home and foundation, water any surrounding plants the night before the service.
Remove or trim plants attached to the structure so the tent can be properly placed.
Leave garage doors unlocked and car windows rolled down if your vehicle stays on-site.
Remove all indoor plants, as they will not survive the fumigation process.
Your Talos fumigation coordinator will provide a complete personalized checklist before your service date.
Nylofume Bag Guide
Know What Needs to Be Bagged
Certain steps must be taken to keep food items and other perishable goods protected during fumigation. Here are common items that need to be double-bagged in special Nylofume bags.*
Does not Require Bagging
Sealed items that will NOT require bagging:
Any food, feed, drugs (including tobacco products) and medicinals if sealed in glass, plastic or metal bottles, jars or cans with the original manufacturer's airtight seal intact — factory sealed.
Opened items that will NOT require bagging:
Dental hygiene products (including toothpaste, mouthwash, dental adhesives, and dental whitening products)
Cosmetics, including lipstick, and all externally applied lotions and ointments
Ice and water
Do not forget items in refrigerators and freezers.
Your refrigerator and freezer can remain on — we do not turn off electricity.
Must Be Bagged or Removed
Any food, feed, drugs and medicinals if not sealed in glass, plastic or metal bottles, jars or cans with the original manufacturer's airtight seal intact.
Chips, pasta, bread, cereals, rice, cookies, crackers, wine, alcohol and any other items packaged in plastic, paper or cardboard bags or boxes, even if they have never been opened.
Beverages, snacks, sauces, drugs, medicinals or other items in metallic foil-lined containers such as pouches, boxes or blister packs.
Anything in resealable containers, including plastic containers, such as milk, butter, sour cream and cottage cheese.
Medicine, tobacco, vitamins and other ingestible pills, supplements and lozenges if not sealed in glass, plastic or metal jars or cans with the original manufacturer's seal intact.
Eggs, fruits, vegetables and any other forms of produce.
Pet food and animal feed in bags and boxes.
*Please reach out for full preparation guide.
Resources
Fumigation Resources
Your Talos coordinator will provide all of these materials before your service date.
Have questions? Call us anytime.
Fumigation Planning Guide
A comprehensive checklist and calendar to prepare your family and home for your upcoming fumigation.
Using Nylofume Bags
Learn which household items need to be double-bagged in special Nylofume bags to keep consumables safe.
State FAQ Brochure
The Structural Pest Control Board's official FAQ brochure answers many common questions about fumigation.
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