Why Choose Whole-Structure Fumigation with Vikane®

You can trust your decision when choosing
whole-structure fumigation with
Vikane^® gas fumigant.

Get 100% assurance that all of the drywood termites in the home are eliminated.

Only whole-structure fumigation is proven to eliminate all drywood termite infestations. Furthermore, only Vikane^® gas fumigant has been proven through nearly half a century of practical use in more than 2 million structures.

A pest management professional would literally have to find every hidden colony in a home for spot treatments to be effective. And, because drywood termites hide inside wood, often in inaccessible areas of the home, this task is nearly impossible. Spot treatments only offer temporary or partial results.

Trust your home to trained professionals backed by a network of support.

Vikane can only be administered by highly trained, licensed fumigators who practice the highest standards demanded by Dow AgroSciences LLC, the manufacturer of Vikane, and state authorities.

They are backed by the support of Dow AgroSciences, a recognized leader in pest management solutions, and an extensive network of distributor partners specializing in Vikane.

No residue worries.

Because it is an inorganic gas, when used according to label directions, Vikane^® gas fumigant completely dissipates from a structure following fumigation, leaving no surface residue, odor or film behind. This means you will not have to wash dishes, linens, clothing or furnishings after fumigation.

Environmental stewardship.

Dow AgroSciences is committed to developing environmentally responsible products. Vikane gas fumigant causes no ozone depletion. That's why the United States Environmental Protection Agency awarded Dow AgroSciences the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award in 2002.

How Whole-Structure Fumigation Works

A fumigation crew works to "tent" a home
prior to fumigation.

When conducting whole-structure fumigation with Vikane^® gas fumigant, your fumigation professional will follow a proven process that has been used successfully for nearly half a century to ensure all the drywood termites are eliminated.

Here's how the fumigation process works:

• The fumigation process starts with preparing your home for fumigation.
• Once you’ve prepared your home and left, the fumigation crew will cover your home with tarps or plastic sheeting – this is called “tenting” the home.
• Once tented, a warning agent is released into the home as a precaution to ensure that all people have vacated.
• Next, all doors are secured using deadbolts, additional locking devices or barricades to help prevent unauthorized entry.
• Now, fumigation begins – Vikane^® gas fumigant is released into the home, filling all air spaces and voids in the wood, walls and floor. Vikane reaches all of the termite colonies in the structure.
• Finally, the tarps are removed and your home is aerated. Your fumigation professional will check the home with sophisticated equipment to ensure all of the Vikane has dissipated from the structure before authorizing reentry