A number of you have written in to ask me about last week's termite tenting of my home. Some, like Prentice Hammond, wrote to ask "Does this termite gas do anything to the contents of your home? Collectibles in particular (one of a kind items)? Comics, say, or books?"
Answer: Nope. It can harm pets and plants and you have to remove (or bag in special bags) all food items that are not still factory-sealed in glass, metal or plastic. But I've had my house tented and filled for a couple days with Vikane® gas every fifteen years or so and it doesn't harm artwork, books, old comic books…anything. In fact, it probably helps some collectibles since I own a few books that show signs of termite gnawing and this stops that…for a while.
There are quite a few videos on YouTube that tell you how to prep your home for a fumigation. Check one out if you're thinking of having it done.
I've also had questions from folks who live in Southern California asking me who my exterminator is and if I was happy with their work. I was…very. So I am pleased to recommend Morales Exterminating Company. Ask for Robert and tell him I sent you.