bdbaba Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Aloha All, Lucky we live Hawaii! I have been told that termites have invaded the garage door. They are gong to tent our place. Is there anything I need to know to protect my speakers and other equipment? Or is there nothing to worry about fro this gas that they use. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Ask the exterminators what they recommend. I doubt there would be too much problem, but you could wrap your stuff in plastic or maybe heavy cloth just to be sure. The exterminators do this all the time so they would know by now if there were complaints regarding this. Our place has not been tented by the landlord to my knowledge, someday I guess the whole place will collapse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I would stay in the house while they spray just to make sure no damage is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 .....Ya, breathe deep. NOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdbaba Posted March 5, 2006 Author Share Posted March 5, 2006 I would stay in the house while they spray just to make sure no damage is done............ Cool, JB! But only if you agree to keep me company. We can listen to some tunes and play some poker while we wait! Then we can have an enjoyable hacking/gagging crawl down to the beach afterward to freshen up! Sounds fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Your gear should be just fine. Are they fumigating with Vikane or Methyl Bromide gas? If you do not know, how long before you can re-enter? That will help tell us which one will be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdbaba Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hey Jorjen, They are funigating with vikane. They said we can be back in two days. So do I not need to bag any of my stereo things up, or should I? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 tenting for termites? usually tent for fleas here in Florida, plant stakes around perimeter for termites, and replace the eaten soft woods, any pets?[*-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdbaba Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hey Colin, No pets yet. My wife is constantly dropping hints about getting one boxer and one irish wolfhound--our childhood dogs. But at the moment we are just renters and that will have to wait until we can get into our own home. From the looks of it that might not be until some far future unless prices come down a tad. On a happier note, my Academy arrived today! Yeah! Waiting for my Heresy 2 that I won on eaby to arrive to see which one sounds better as a center. The academy is sounding pretty good right now, I have to admit! I am one happy new klipsch convert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Colin, the termites are Formosan in Hawaii, in other words they spread by air not just through the ground. Tenting is a common procedure there. As an additional scary thought, these have invaded through the gulf ports of at least New Orleans, and will coming to any warm climate area soon enough on the mainland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBK Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I would stay in the house while they spray just to make sure no damage is done.Bart - planning a trip to pick up some Klipsch while returning from a lovely island vacation?[6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 bdbaba, Nope, don't worry about baggin' the gear. Vikane is a colorless, odorless gas that leaves no residual. Once the house is properly ventilated by the fume crew it is gone. Does'nt even leave a film on things. Some folks don't even wash their dishes after a fume. Don't leave any pets behind or they will soon be takin' a dirt nap.[] Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdbaba Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 Nope, don't worry about baggin' the gear. Vikane is a colorless, odorless gas that leaves no residual. Once the house is properly ventilated by the fume crew it is gone. Does'nt even leave a film on things. Some folks don't even wash their dishes after a fume. Don't leave any pets behind or they will soon be takin' a dirt nap. Good Luck! Thanks Jorjen! I appreciate the help. Seems like you know this stuff pretty well. Have a great night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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