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At one point or another, every home gets unwanted visitors to be it bugs or roaches or even ants. No matter how much you try to keep these pests away from your kitchen cabinets or bathroom drains, they tend to raise their heads sooner or later. So what do you do when your house seems to be on the verge of being overrun by these nasty little critters? The one-word answer to your pest problems is fumigation. However, professional fumigation can be a very expensive deal. Apart from being heavy in your pocket, it may also make use of certain strong chemicals that you do not want anywhere near yourself and your family. This article will shed light on the ways and means of fumigating your house yourself with self-made fumigant and without any outside help.
Fumigation is a method of pest control. It employs various chemicals known as fumigants to destroy pests and other insects from your house, buildings, and goods. The chemicals used are hazardous to human health to some degree or another. It is, therefore, imperative to exercise as much caution as possible while undertaking fumigation. Now fumigants can be chemical or natural. There are three types of commercial chemical fumigation:
Liquid Fumigation
This type of fumigation is the most common. It employs a chemical solution or liquid fumigants. The solution is put in a spraying device; then, it is sprayed in quantities throughout the intended area. Most of these liquid fumigants are:
Liquid fumigation is best for outdoor spaces or within specific enclosed fumigation spaces. They are more effective than solid fumigation in controlling pests. They are generally used on crops to control the infestation. Some examples of liquid fumigation are:
Gas Fumigation
Alternatively, fumigation can be done with fumigants in their gaseous state. For this, you will have to enclose the area and seal all the crevices in it. This is imperative to keep the gas locked in the area without allowing it to escape. Then the compressed poisonous gases can be released as in the case of bug bombs in the specified area, thereby suffocating the pests within. Gaseous fumigants are also highly toxic, and you need to be in protective gear with masks on for this to limit and restrict any accidental breathing of the poisonous fumes. Generally, two types of gases are used for gas fumigation. They are:
Solid Fumigation
As the name suggests, solid fumigation makes use of solid fumigants for insect management. These fumigants in the shape of tablets, pellets, or powders are sprinkled or strewn in the desired areas, in the corners of your house, and identified places in measured quantity. Solid fumigants have certain advantages over liquid and gas fumigants. These advantages are:
However, solid fumigation only works within the household or other storage areas. For open fields and bid areas, liquid and gas fumigation is required, especially if the infestation is severe. The types of solid fumigants are:
All of these fumigants require chemicals. A much safer and healthier option than these chemical fumigants is natural organic fumigants. These natural and organic fumigants can be made easily with ingredients readily available in your kitchen. Not only are they safer and less toxic, but they are also very effective in keeping those pests at bay.
Fumigation is a tedious process. Chemical fumigation is much more so than organic fumigation. It requires a lot of preparation and careful execution. For this reason, most of the people prefer outsourcing chemical fumigation. However, if you don’t mind the extra work or are not very comfortable letting strangers into your personal space, then self-fumigating your house is a good option. Once you sit down to it, fumigation is not very complicated.
All two types of indoor fumigation, namely liquid and gaseous, require the same generic steps. Solid fumigation differs a bit in after-fumigation care. The general procedural steps to get you started on fumigating your home yourself are:
Equipment
This is an essential step. Before you start preparing your house for fumigation, you need to procure all the equipment needed for fumigation. They are listed below for your convenience:
Before Fumigation Care
You should plan your fumigation properly. Before starting the process, there are some steps you should take to ensure smooth and effective fumigation. Some of these steps are:
During Fumigation
This involves releasing the fumigant. The liquid fumigant is sprayed, the gas fumigant released into the area, and the solid fumigants are strewn in measured quantities. Some points to take care of are:
After Fumigation Care
This differs in point for solid fumigation. The major part of after fumigation is giving your house a thorough cleaning. The house cleaning is part and parcel of any fumigation. It is also probably the most cringe-worthy task. However, you can easily clean your house by following some simple pointers. The common things to take care of after fumigation are:
Again in the case of solid fumigation you just have to get rid of any excess fumigant lying around after the specified period is over
After looking at the long drawn out procedure for self fumigation, you might be thinking why you even need to fumigate? Well, the very fact that you are reading up on fumigation says a lot about the need for pest control. Fumigation is the only effective method of long term pest control. Some reasons and benefits of fumigation are:
Hence even though fumigation is an onetime heavy cost, it works out to be cheaper than other alternatives.
Fumigation can be done with chemicals, or you can opt for the organic variety. The methods of making your own homemade ecologically friendly fumigant are discussed below:
The biggest advantage that homemade organic fumigants have over the commercial fumigants is that they are non – toxic and not harmful to your body. Even if they are ingested, they will not do any more harm than maybe an upset tummy. Further, these fumigants are most suitable for those having allergies or sensitive skin. However, these fumigants are not nearly as effective as the commercial ones using pesticides and chemicals. Homemade variety cannot eradicate your pest population. At best, they can help you fight it in the early stages. Chemical fumigation has very negative effects on your body. This is because all types of fumigation use strong chemicals. And being chemicals, they will be poisonous to humans. But bear in mind that the concentration in which these chemicals are used is not lethal to humans. This is the reason it is recommended to leave your house for a few hours at the very least if not overnight after fumigation. Some health effects of fumigation are:
These possible side effects have led to an increasing demand for natural or organic pest control treatments. While natural and organic fumigation treatments derive their compounds from organic products, these sprays are not as effective in treating pests and have a high recurrence rate than the conventional methods.
Some common queries that you might have at this point are explained below:
Yes, you can. There are plenty of easy DIY fumigation kits available in the market to help you fumigate easily, effectively, and even conveniently. However, bear in mind that even with self fumigation, you will have to vacate your house for at least a couple of hours and take your pets with you as well.
The most common ingredient used for fumigation is formaldehyde vapor. It is also the most cost-effective option.
Fumigation cost differs with a lot of factors. Typically, a 3 BHK basic termite plan will cost you Rs. 7200 upwards on an average.
Bug bombing is very easy to manage. You need to follow the instructions on the product manual. Generally, it involves placing the bug bomb throughout the room. Covering the areas you don’t want to be exposed to. Unplug all the electronic devices and appliances. Placing the engagement sequence and pressing the button for discharge.
Fumigation is necessary and required. Every household has a pest population. You cannot completely escape their presence. But you have to control it. Prevention is always the easiest method. However, when you find that your house is getting overrun, then don’t wait around and get started on that fumigation.
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