What Exactly Is Fumigation?
Fumigation is a professional pest control method that eliminates pests hiding deep within your home, even in places sprays and baits can’t reach. Here’s how it works:
- Sealing the home: Your structure is carefully covered and sealed to keep the fumigant contained.
- Introducing fumigant gas: A specialized gas that penetrates walls, wood, and voids is released, reaching hidden pests.
- Elimination of pests: The gas eliminates the infestation, including termites, rodents, ants, spiders, and more.
- Safe reentry: After treatment, your home is thoroughly ventilated and tested to ensure it’s 100% safe to re-enter.
Misconception #1: Fumigation Isn’t Safe
The truth: Licensed professionals follow strict safety protocols. While the gas used during treatment is toxic, it’s aired out once the treatment is complete. Once cleared, your home is safe for you, your family, and your pets.
Misconception #2: You’ll Be Gone for Weeks
The truth: Most fumigation treatments in San Diego require homeowners to leave for 2–3 days. Harbor Pest provides clear preparation guidelines so you know exactly what to expect, making the process smooth and stress-free.
Misconception #3: Fumigation Is Only for Termites
The truth: While fumigation is a gold-standard solution for drywood termites, it’s also highly effective against a variety of pests. This includes ants, spiders, bed bugs, and even rodents. If pests are hiding where you can’t reach them, fumigation can wipe them out in one treatment.
Why Choose Harbor Pest Control for Fumigation in San Diego?
For over 75 years, Harbor Pest Control has been the local expert San Diego families trust for pest control solutions that work. Here’s why our customers trust us:
- Proven experience: Helping San Diego homes and businesses since 1948.
- Comprehensive treatments: From fumigation to preventive pest control.
- Licensed professionals: Safety and effectiveness always come first.
- Customer-focused service: We treat your property like it's our own.
More Than Just Home Fumigation
Harbor Pest Control doesn’t just handle homes; we also offer fumigation for other important needs:
- Businesses: Our team provides fumigation services for commercial spaces.
- Marine vessels: Keep yachts and other vessels from annoying and damaging pests.
- Commodities: Ensure your goods are pest-free and meet international shipping and import/export requirements.
Our USDA-certified fumigation chamber meets strict international requirements for import and export compliance. We work directly with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Mexican government to ensure treated goods move smoothly across borders.
Whether it’s your home, boat, or cargo, Harbor Pest Control has the certified experience to handle fumigation correctly.
Contact Harbor Pest Today!
Don’t let myths about fumigation stop you from protecting your property. Harbor Pest Control can help with termites, ants, or other hard-to-reach pests.
Contact our local, family-owned pest control company today to schedule your inspection and learn if fumigation is the right solution for your San Diego home.
This blog originally published on September 1, 2017; it has been updated to reflect the most up-to-date information.
