Structural Fumigation

Structural fumigation can be a very complicated and hazardous procedure and is used mostly to combat wood boring insects and some species of dry wood termite infestations. Rentokil now offers this service in the KwaZulu Natal region.

The current methods available for structural fumigation are “tenting”, where the entire structure is covered with a tarpaulin; or “tape and seal”, where only infected areas (or where signs of activity are noted within the structure) are covered and treated.

Rentokil Sub-Saharan Africa has the support and expertise of our local and global technical teams and fumigation treatments are carried out by highly qualified, competent technicians who are assessed regularly.

Rentokil’s top priority is keeping our customers safe, our technicians safe, and ensuring that the service which is being carried out is effective. A thorough risk assessment will be completed before work commences to mitigate any liabilities for the customer or the company.

Our safety protocols are guided by the risk assessment and will include:

• Risk to the environment
• Neighbouring properties
• Non target insect species
• Security access to the property
• Emergency contingency plan

Our technicians are equipped with the correct protective and safety equipment as prescribed in our safety protocols and procedures, and regular assessments and training are conducted to keep abreast of the latest innovation and changes in legislation.
 
All our fumigation solutions comply with relevant legislation which includes the manufacturers’ MSDS, government regulations, our own global rules and regulations and our standard operating procedures which are specific to each task.