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Tenting home for termites

Just found out I will be needing to tent and fumigate my house for termites...... Darn!
Are there any concerns regarding my electronics, speakers (esp the drivers), or sensitive items like turntable cartridges??
From my reading on line so far, it seems that the gas disspates totally without a residue, but I wouldn't want to take any chances if there is any real risk. Have any of you gone thru this before??
jim94025
jbrrp1
423 posts
 
Yeah, and that camera just might catch the meth lab in action, if placed stealthily enough.......
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northernescape
43 posts
 
This thread has a decidedly disturbing tilt! Have a Florida home which was tented, and no ill equipment effects I could ascertain.
randy-11
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be sure to get all vegetation away from your home too

a Google search on 'termite pesticide' will be instructive
minkwelder
256 posts
 
Fumigation using a tent is necessary for dry-wood termites, which are primarily a problem in warmer climates. I believe most pest control companies have stopped using methyl bromide, and are now using sulfuryl fluoride. The methyl bromide (or bromomethane) could cause deterioration of certain types of rubber.
If your pest control company uses sulfuryl fluoride, you should be OK.
jim94025 OP
57 posts
 
Thanks for ALL the comments, weird or not  :)
Apparently they use a gas which totally dissipates. No residue or interaction with rubber, foam, etc.... My main concern was the delicate rubber suspension in my turntable cartridge. I may bag the TT rig anyway. Can't hurt.... Unless I screw it up and break something. 
They do use Vikane ( Sulfuryl Floride).

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