Fumigation – Frequently Asked Questions

Fumigation – Frequently Asked Questions

A treatment of Vikane® gas fumigant penetrates all voids of a home, including deep behind walls and in bedding and upholstered furniture. In contrast, an insecticide treatment may not reach deep into those areas where bedbugs live or in items that cannot be treated,...
What Exactly Is Fumigation?

What Exactly Is Fumigation?

Let’s start with: Fumigation occurs when an inorganic gas called sulfuryl fluoride (originally marketed under the name Vikane®) is pumped into an enclosed, sealed space stuffed with your household items. In a controlled environment, the gas replaces the oxygen, and...

D.I.Y. Rental Truck Fumigation program

Only licensed and trained pest control professionals can purchase and use Vikane® gas fumigant. HOWEVER, you don’t have to hire professionals to pack your stuff or load it into a sealed truck or other container: A-1 Able Pest Doctors recently launched a “D.I.Y.”...
Chemical Treatment

Chemical Treatment

A residential chemical treatment includes an initial chemical application, a follow up treatment at (2) weeks, and a follow up treatment at (6) weeks. This approach is an ongoing process with an approximate effective rate of 80-85% following the initial (3)...
Heat Treatment For Bed Bugs

Heat Treatment For Bed Bugs

A heat service is the process of providing a controlled application of heated air into the home not exceeding 135 degrees. Temperatures are monitored from a remote location using wireless sensors ensuring heat levels are maintained at the lethal level.  High...