Professional fumigation is the only proven way to eliminate termites, protect buildings from damage, and safeguard the public from cockroaches, bed bugs, and other pests. However, severely restricting or eliminating professional fumigation can lead to a wide range of dire unintended consequences for millions of Californians. It can put vulnerable populations at risk, undermine affordable housing goals, and threaten jobs and the state economy.
State-licensed professional pest control operators are the only ones able to fumigate.
The process currently takes 3 days, which allows for tenting, fumigating, aeration and removal of tents once air has been tested to ensure safety before certification of re-entry.
The process requires tenants and residents vacate a property; this can result in inconvenience and costs to them.
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