Fumigation is an expensive and complicated process.
1. The occupants must leave for 3 to 5 days.
2. Most food must be removed to avoid contamination.
3. Roofs can be damaged by workers installing and removing tarps.
4. Plants close to the structure can be killed.
5. Fences and tree branches near the house must be removed.
The cost to fumigate the average suburban house averages $3,000 to $5,000.
There is no residual pesticide so other termite colonies in the neighborhood can re-infest the structure in the future.
Alternatives
1. Cut out the infested wood and haul if away. This works if the infestation is in a small area like a screened porch or deck.
2. Local treatment with Termidor at about half the cost of fumigation. Works in most situations. None of the above fumigation problems.
3. Subarea treatment with Timbor. Works only in certain situations.
Every infestation and every structure is different. We offer a free consultation with our state licensed inspectors to determine what works best for you.
But Your Structure May Need to be Fumigatied
Drywood termite colonies can sometimes extend into subflooring, joists, load-bearing beams or framing of your house. Unfortunately, infestations in these places could mean require fumigating.
Fumigation is the only treatment for drywood termites and wood boring beetles that effectively penetrates the entire structure in one application. It can completely eliminate termites and beetles, even in areas not accessible to local treatments.
The effectiveness of gas fumigation is confirmed by more than 30 years of university research, practical use and published reports.
