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Southern
california gas company have determined that only utility personnel
may shut-off(close) and restore(turn-on) gas service before
and after tented fumigation jobs. Fumigation contractors
are no longer authorized to perform these services for so. Cal
gas and sdge customers.
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Gas
service close and turn-on orders can be scheduled by contacting
the utilities at the following telephone numbers. So cal gas
800-427-2200 sdge(800-411-7343) fax#909-394-3824. The utilities
require a minimum of 48 hours in advance notice to close gas
service. To restore gas service, the utilities require a minimum
24 hour notice unless the turn-on is scheduled when placing
the service closure order.
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Remove
all people from the property to be fumigated. Remove vehicles
from garage/carport.
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Remove all interior and exterior
plants, whether potted or hanging in/on building(s).
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Remove
all pets (including fish and birds). Animals must be removed
from the yard (cats included); The water in the fish tank does
not have to be drained.
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Remove
all mattresses enveloped in plastic covers such as baby
mattresses, etc. or remove covers (this excludes water beds);
open zippered plastic clothes bags.
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Bag
all or remove all foods and medicine not sealed in glass or
metal container. This includes anything that might be orally
ingested, such as candy and gum. It includes food in freezers
and refrigerators. In lieu of removal, these items may be placed
in Nylofume bags and sealed with tape or clamps. In most
cases, GO-DIRECT Fumigations provides the special fume bags
for your food, free of charge.
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The
occupant should soak the soil with water at least 12 inches
from the foundation outward. This can be done the evening before
and may help to protect plant root growth. Cut back plant growth
where possible 12 to 18 inches away from exterior of the building(s).
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The
occupant must turn off any air conditioning unit, thermostat
operated or otherwise. If any burglar alarms are to be left
on, leave instructions on operations with a temporary code;
movement alarms must be turned off.
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We
must have access to all areas within the structure, including
rooms or garages kept locked, so please make key arrangements
before the day of the fumigation. This is required by law.
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Remove
antennas prior to fumigation.
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To
ensure complete gas ventilation, the fumigator may sometimes
have to open your drawers, cabinetwork, and/or closets; you
may wish to do this prior to the fumigator's arrival.
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For
insurance purposes, we request you remove and take with you
any valuables you deem necessary, such as jewelry, furs, wet
suits, mounted animal trophies, etc.
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Where
gas refrigerators exist, the occupant should allow for defrosting
during fumigation, as all gas will be turned off.
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Electricity
must remain on or job will be canceled. These are general instructions
for fumigation preparation. Prior to the fumigation you will
be furnished with OCCUPANTS FUMIGATION NOTICE AND PESTICIDE
DISCLOSURE, FUMIGATION NOTICE & DISCLAIMER, FACT SHEET FOR
VIKANE (SULFURYLFLUORIDE), and ROOF AND/OR PLANT DISCLAIMER
where applicable. These are forms that must be read and signed
before the job has begun at your home or business.
