Structure Fumigation
Fumigation in Boulder Creek, CA
101 Exterminators performs full-structure Vikane fumigation in Boulder Creek and, just as often, tells homeowners here they do not need it. Tenting is the treatment for widespread drywood termites. Boulder Creek's termite problem is usually dampwood and subterranean, which gas will not solve for long. We inspect first, then tell you which one you actually have. SPCB Lic. #9119, licensed since 2005.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Fumigation Service in Boulder Creek
We manage the entire fumigation process: pre-fumigation inspection and documentation, structure tenting with certified fumigation tarps, introduction of Vikane fumigant to specified concentration, aeration protocol, post-fumigation clearance testing, and coordination with a certified fumigation clearance company before you return. We also provide bagging requirements and preparation guidance for food, medications, and plants.
Multiple locations of frass (termite pellets) throughout the structure — not just one area
Evidence of drywood termites in structural framing, not just surface wood
Previous localized treatments that have not resolved the infestation
Inspector-identified infestation in inaccessible areas (wall cavities, sealed areas)
WDO report showing extensive Section 1 conditions throughout the structure
Visible winged termites (swarmers) emerging from multiple locations
How It Works
Our Fumigation Process in Boulder Creek
Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in Boulder Creek.
Pre-Fumigation Inspection
We document all entry points, confirm the infestation scope, measure the structure for gas calculation, and review the preparation checklist with you at least 3 days before the fumigation date.
Structure Tenting
Our crew tents the entire structure with specialized fumigation tarps, sealed at the foundation to prevent gas escape. Neighbors are notified as required, and warning signs are posted.
Gas Introduction & Monitoring
Vikane is introduced to calculated concentration and held for the required exposure time. Readings are monitored throughout the process to confirm effective dosage.
Aeration & Clearance
The structure is thoroughly aerated until Vikane levels are below the safe entry threshold. A certified third-party inspector confirms clearance levels before we authorize re-entry.
Why 101 Exterminators
Fumigation You Can Count On in Boulder Creek
Complete Structure Coverage
Gas fumigant penetrates every void, cavity, and piece of wood in the structure — including areas impossible to reach with liquid or foam treatments.
Vikane — Industry Gold Standard
Vikane (sulfuryl fluoride) is the most widely used and thoroughly studied structural fumigant. It leaves no residual after aeration — the structure is safe to re-enter after clearance.
Third-Party Clearance Testing
Re-entry is only authorized after independent clearance testing confirms gas levels are below threshold. No guesswork on when your home is safe.
Real Estate Compliant
Fumigation clears all Section 1 termite conditions for real estate transactions. We issue the required Completion Notice accepted by lenders and escrow companies.
Common Questions
Fumigation FAQs for Boulder Creek
Can a house surrounded by old-growth redwoods even be tented?
Usually yes, though the crew needs working room on at least one side and clear space to lift and seal the tarp. Overhanging limbs get assessed ahead of the date and sometimes trimmed, because a branch resting on a tarp is a leak. A few Boulder Creek parcels are boxed in by standing timber on every side and cannot be tented safely — on those we plan local treatment and structural repair instead.
Will fumigation take care of the dampwood termites in my deck?
No, and it will not keep them out afterward. Fumigation treats only what is inside the tent, and a deck ledger or post that stays wet gets re-infested from the soil and surrounding wood once the gas clears. Dampwood and subterranean termites in Boulder Creek are corrected by fixing the moisture, replacing damaged members, and treating the wood directly. Tenting is reserved for drywood colonies spread through the framing.
Where do people stay during a fumigation up the San Lorenzo Valley?
Plan on being out of the structure for multiple days and nights, with pets, plants, and any food that is not hermetically sealed. Boulder Creek has limited lodging of its own, so most families stay with someone down-valley or take a room over the hill toward Highway 17. Arrange that before we set the date. We go over the schedule at the pre-fumigation inspection so the last day is not a guess.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in Boulder Creek
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in Boulder Creek — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
Fumigation · Boulder Creek
Free Pest Evaluation in Boulder Creek
CA licensed and insured. Written estimate before any work begins. Urgent situations in Boulder Creek are prioritized.