Fumigation effects on dry rock?

[bozo]

Hey Guys

I have a fumigation coming up this Friday

tank is empty but has dry rock in it

Should I still seal up the tank and sump?

thanks

 

[FDchase]

I used to do pest control about 8 years ago working at my uncles company. Fumigation pesticides are only supposed to last for a couple hours at most but there could very likely be residual pesticides on surfaces. We always had our clients remove all food and wash clothing, bedding, clean counters afterwards etc. For the amount of work it would take to seal up the tank or take the rock out to the garage or something I would just go ahead and do it.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Hey Guys

I have a fumigation coming up this Friday

tank is empty but has dry rock in it

Should I still seal up the tank and sump?

thanks

Do you know what chemical will be used?

 

[bozo]

Do you know what chemical will be used?

Hey Randy

Thanks for your response.

I believe its going to be Vikane. I will call in and double check tomorrow.

I'm also concerned about the surfaces of the tank and sump.

Should I seal up the empty tank and just remove the dry rock to an offsite location?

Thanks

 

[bozo]

I used to do pest control about 8 years ago working at my uncles company. Fumigation pesticides are only supposed to last for a couple hours at most but there could very likely be residual pesticides on surfaces. We always had our clients remove all food and wash clothing, bedding, clean counters afterwards etc. For the amount of work it would take to seal up the tank or take the rock out to the garage or something I would just go ahead and do it.

Thanks for your response!

I definitely was wondering about the bedding and clothing.

I have a 2 year old and I'm concerned about her bedding and clothes.

I will follow your advice and just remove all of her clothes offsite and wash my clothes and sheets.

Good to know

thank you!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Vikane is sulfuryl fluoride, SO2F2.

It reportedly breaks down to already existing components in water over a few days.

If the tank has no water in it, I would not be concerned. I'd be sure to have water in the tank for a few days before adding delicate organisms.

If the tank has water in it, I'd want to cover it as the water may suck up quite a bit.