< PreviousTermites infest dry wood in inaccessible places: They can often be found in hard-to-reach places like roof rafters, crawlspaces, eaves and attics — which is why some spot treatments can be ineffective.Spot Treatments Do Not CompareImagine trying to find a needle in a haystack. For a spot treatment to be successful, it is necessary to find and thoroughly treat every drywood termite colony in a structure. An infested home may have multiple colonies in different areas. Finding colonies is not easy — it takes a lot of time, effort and expense. Unfortunately, every home contains many areas that are inaccessible to inspection or treatment. Vikane® fumigant moves throughout all wood in a house, so it eliminates every drywood termite — even those hidden in areas that are not possible to inspect or reach with a spot treatment.Also, spot treatments are not always 100% effective. University research comparing the efficacy of various spot treatments to whole-home fumigation with Vikane documented that drywood termite activity often rebounded within one year after spot treatment. These researchers concluded, “Fumigation is a desirable treatment when total eradication must be ensured or when infestations are widespread or difficult to access for local treatment.”1With Vikane, It’s One and Done.Vikane does not leave behind odor or residues. Much like a deflating helium balloon, the gas quickly dissipates, and you can return to your home.1Scheffrahn RH, Su N-Y, Busey P. Laboratory and field evaluations of selected chemical treatments for control of drywood termites (Isoptera: Kalotermitidae). J Econ Entomol. 1997;90(2):492-502.®Trademark of Douglas Products®Responsible care is a registered service mark of the American Chemistry Council. Vikane is a federally Restricted Use Pesticide. Always read and follow label directions.These materials have been created specifically for Vikane gas fumigant and no other structural fumigant. These materials may not be copied, in whole or in part, or reproduced without the permission of Douglas Products. U01-069-164 (5/16) BRFacts About Spot Treatments1. Spot treatments cannot affect termites in unreachable parts of the home.2. Colonies must be found to be treated.3. Multiple treatments may be necessary if all termites are not eliminated. 4. Many areas in the wood framing of a home where termite colonies can live simply cannot be inspected or accessed for an adequate spot treatment — behind walls, in attic rafters and joists.5. Spot treatments may require drilling into walls or floors and moving furniture.6. Spot treatments typically require repeated inspections and treatments.7. For spot treatments, the homeowner needs to be present to allow the operator into the home. If more treatments are necessary, the homeowner will need to be home.8. Spot treatments can leave an odor. Facts About Vikane®1. Vikane kills all drywood termites, including undetected ones in inaccessible areas.2. One treatment eliminates 100% of termites.3. Vikane has been proven effective in more than 3 million homes.4. Vikane is part of a specialized and well-regulated treatment, and it is applied only by licensed professionals who meet your state’s strict qualifications.5. Although you will have to leave your home for a few days, when fumigation is complete, Vikane has completely exited the house without surface residue or living termites left behind — guaranteed. That’s something spot treatments can’t claim.6. Vikane quickly dissipates from a home during thorough ventilation following treatment. It does not leave residues on furnishings, clothing, countertops or other materials. Your home will not require special cleaning. 7. Vikane is backed by unparalleled service that supports you along the way, so you know you’ve made the right choice.FumigationFacts.comYour fumigator will work with you to determine the best way to protect the living things in your aquarium during fumigation. The following guidelines will explain some of the factors that can affect what you decide to do. Aquariums contain complex and sensitive tropical freshwater or saltwater ecosystems. The slightest change to environmental conditions can seriously affect fish and other animals, plants and microscopic organisms important for filtering waste from the water and providing food sources for the aquarium’s inhabitants. A whole-home fumigation with Vikane® fumigant affects the aquarium environment in two ways that will require you make certain preparations:1.Most tropical freshwater and marine aquariums must bemaintained at a constant temperature, usually between 74°Fand 80°F. This creates an issue during fumigation, asair-conditioning units are generally turned off because thecompressor pumps cannot operate if covered by a tarp.In Southern states, interior ambient temperatures can reach100°F in tarped structures in summer months when the airconditioners are turned off. These temperatures are too highfor many aquatic organisms. Some aquariums may havechillers, but these are uncommon due to their expense,bulkiness and the noise they produce.2.Living things cannot be exposed to breathing the fumigant.This includes the fish and other animals in an aquarium andaerobic bacteria used in the biological filtration systemsfound in many tanks. These bacteria are cultivated on largesurface areas, such as plastic, spiky spheres. However, thebacteria grow on these surfaces and could be killed byexposure to Vikane.When planning your fumigation, consider the following:1.As a homeowner with an aquarium, the fumigator will likelyask you to sign a release of liability.2.The best option is to remove the aquarium.3.If the aquarium is too large to move, another option isremoving the living things within it, including “live” rocks,plants and biological filters. Move these organisms toanother location during the fumigation, such as a storespecializing in aquarium displays. Also, the water in the tankshould be replaced before returning these organisms to theaquarium after the fumigation.Fumigating Structures Containing Fish AquariumsFUMIGATIONFACTS®Trademark of Douglas Products.Vikane is a federally Restricted Use Pesticide. Always read and follow label directions.These materials have been created specifically for Vikane and no other fumigant. These materials may not be copied, whole or in part, or reproduced without the permission of Douglas Products.©2016 Douglas Products. U01-069-140 (08/16) BR4. Another option is to keep the contents of the aquarium in the home during fumigation while following these precautions: – The water temperature in the tank needs to be controlled. In warm temperatures, placing ice cubes in a plastic bag can help reduce the temperature of the tank water. Never float ice cubes in an aquarium without enclosing them in plastic. If the aquarium has a chiller unit, leave it operating during the fumigation. – The entire tank and all peripheral pumps and filters should be sealed under airtight plastic sheets. This would include protein skimmers, which are commonly found in saltwater tanks. These skimmers use a pump to mix air bubbles with water drawn from the surface of the tank to create a foam for “skimming” off through a venturi column. – It might be necessary for your fumigator to use a hose (e.g., ¼-inch ID) attached to a pump outside of the house to slowly release fresh air into the airspace where the aquarium is located. This intake hose should be placed at a reasonable distance away from tent seams and ground seals of the house to ensure fresh air intake. An exhaust hose vented from the aquarium airspace to outside the fumigated structure may also be necessary. This will provide fresh air exchange during the fumigation in the aquarium airspace.FUMIGATIONFACTSFumigationFacts.comNext >