Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > We just dod this two weeks ago. It sure has helped with a jump staer but I don't know if it got everything that one time. They used three cylinders and big fans. Someone pitched a tent to sleep in this is to make sure nothing enters the house. We had to stay out about a week. They had monitors to cleck the gas levels inside. We have new hardwood floors that had not been cleaned due to me to scared to do much moving around in the house. So cleaning up the left overs is hard toknow what was killed. We have had a multitude of insects ever since we built this house. It cost us $7500 for a one storey no basement 2400 SF plus garage. I am very paranoid about people tracking through here and they I don't know if the things I see are new or just puicked up and moved around. It am still glad we did it. I live in TN and could only find one company that does this. They had a team come from vA and set it up. We are contiuning to spray with cedarside. Sorry for any misspelled words I can't see these things are in my eyes. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I am also trying to find a PCO to Vikane but no such luck as of yet - would you be willing to email me the name of your provider? > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > We just dod this two weeks ago. > It sure has helped with a jump staer but I don't know if it got everything that one time. They used three cylinders and big fans. > Someone pitched a tent to sleep in this is to make sure nothing enters the house. > We had to stay out about a week. > They had monitors to cleck the gas levels inside. > We have new hardwood floors that had not been cleaned due to me to scared to do much moving around in the house. > So cleaning up the left overs is hard toknow what was killed. > We have had a multitude of insects ever since we built this house. > It cost us $7500 for a one storey no basement 2400 SF plus garage. > I am very paranoid about people tracking through here and they I don't know if the things I see are new or just puicked up and moved around. > It am still glad we did it. > > I live in TN and could only find one company that does this. > They had a team come from vA and set it up. > > We are contiuning to spray with cedarside. > > Sorry for any misspelled words I can't see these things are in my eyes. > Sandy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Thanks for your feedback. Our home isn't huge. Hoping to find a firm who can do this for under 5k. > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > We just dod this two weeks ago. > It sure has helped with a jump staer but I don't know if it got everything that one time. They used three cylinders and big fans. > Someone pitched a tent to sleep in this is to make sure nothing enters the house. > We had to stay out about a week. > They had monitors to cleck the gas levels inside. > We have new hardwood floors that had not been cleaned due to me to scared to do much moving around in the house. > So cleaning up the left overs is hard toknow what was killed. > We have had a multitude of insects ever since we built this house. > It cost us $7500 for a one storey no basement 2400 SF plus garage. > I am very paranoid about people tracking through here and they I don't know if the things I see are new or just puicked up and moved around. > It am still glad we did it. > > I live in TN and could only find one company that does this. > They had a team come from vA and set it up. > > We are contiuning to spray with cedarside. > > Sorry for any misspelled words I can't see these things are in my eyes. > Sandy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 We tried several companies in our small town and no one was willing to use vikane gas tenting because it has to be done at 10times the concentration as compared to termite control and it is an off-label use (according to the Dow-chem) and so the pest control operators felt like it was illegal for them to do so. They said they talked to Dow Chemical about this and that it was dangerous to use Vikane at that concentration in a home. Some could get trapped in an air space and come out later and cause harm or even death. California has very strict guidelines for chemical pesticide use too. Also, we contacted pest control companies from outside our area and they said they could only use pest chemical in their own area according to their business license and insurance, etc... Let us know how it goes for you. z3 > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Be sure they use the right chemicals... I know some people have had success with Vikane tenting, but I don't trust these pest control people. They did nothing for us after spending huge bucks. They are very slick and sell a good story. L. Re: Vikane Tenting Hi there bharringtonz,I'm glad you started this subject because I am thinking along the same lines you are. Tent the entire house and the bird mites have no where to run. I'm thinking Terminex or Orkin. Has anyone here tried either or both these services and if so which did you prefer? Thanks in advance for any help. Kim>> I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Thanks for responding. We have a half basement and one main floor on top of that. All together about 1700 square feet. Do they charge by square footage? Thanks. Kim > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hello there z3. Thanks for responding to my post. Do you remember which pest control companies refused to treat your house? Thanks! Kim > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hi there . Of the people you know who had good luck with tenting do you remember which pest control company they used. Thanks! Kim > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 All of the pest control companies want to treatment the house, just not with Vikane. We tried Terminex, Piped piper, DeAngelo, Cardiff, Hydrex, Western, and I am forgetting a few others who we met with. We had to show them the bird mite specimens under the microscope because they can only treat the house if you can prove you have pests and our are invisible to the naked eye. I just went through the phone book and met with each company at our house 1 at a time over about 5-6 months. Our dermatologist and the local vextor control kept telling us we needed to treat our home more and more. We absolutely did everything legal under the sun I think. We even did off-label use of Temp and Nylar ourselves... Sprayed weekly with Windex for about 3 months. Heated the house professionally. They ruined our home and botched the job sooo badly. We are very attached to our home. Too attached for our own good. z3 > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 I don't know the name of the company they used. What State are you in Kim? I could maybe try to find out for you, but they are based in San Francisco and don't know if the companies are all throughout the 50 states. I also don't know their whole story, only heard second hand through another friend who got mites from them. Re: Vikane Tenting Hi there . Of the people you know who had good luck with tenting do you remember which pest control company they used. Thanks! Kim > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 The Orkin rep I talked to was obsessive about the square footage maintaing the size of our house would pose a problem. Guessing he was just looking for a reason to over charge. If you get a chance schedule a consult and let me know what they quote you. Some people here are saying the pest companies refuse to spray with Vikane at the amount necessary to eradicate bird mites. I got no such indication from the rep I talked to but keep that in mind when choosing your pest control. > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Just thought I would post my update regarding Vikane tenting. I finally found a PCO to provide an estimate - we have 5500 square feet - no basement. After they arrived at my home the proceeded to tell me that we cannot Vikane until March as once the temps start dipping below 50 too much of the gas stays at the bottom of the home and does not reach the upper floors and crawl spaces.....does that sound right? So now what? So sad.....I don't know why but I just really hoped this would be the thing that finally beat these buggers! > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Still seeking feedback from parties who have actually treated homes with Vikane tenting. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thanks for the update. If I'm not being too forward, which PCO did you consult and what state? How much did they quote you? > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thanks Lynn. I am totally going to try to menthol them out...I have only been using one burner - I just move it room to room....I am going to order 10 of 'em. Cedarcide does not seem to make a huge difference for us - not sure why...but today I made my husband do the house and attics (he was skipping the attics and crawl spaces with it - perhaps that's why it wasn't more beneficial). I am also going to try Bill's mix in my Cedarcide sprayer. Today has been a good day mite wise - I am grateful - hope you are feeling well. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hi there Lynn. Sorry but your advice is very impractical for my situation. Please don't take that in the wrong way because I do appreciate you taking all the time to write that long post. It must have taken a while. I'm actually looking more for advice on fumigation with Vikane. Thanks, Kim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 LOL Harrington. I hear you! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 The menthol is very good. At one point I had menthol spilled in my car and with the southrn heat I would drive around with tears streaming down my face. Probably not healthy to be inhaling it that waySent from my iPhoneOn Nov 18, 2010, at 1:50 PM, "southernbuggirl" <jpingolt@...> wrote: Thanks Lynn. I am totally going to try to menthol them out...I have only been using one burner - I just move it room to room....I am going to order 10 of 'em. Cedarcide does not seem to make a huge difference for us - not sure why...but today I made my husband do the house and attics (he was skipping the attics and crawl spaces with it - perhaps that's why it wasn't more beneficial). I am also going to try Bill's mix in my Cedarcide sprayer. Today has been a good day mite wise - I am grateful - hope you are feeling well. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (19) Recent Activity: New Members 2 Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE Get great advice about dogs and cats. Visit the Dog & Cat Answers Center. Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Toolbar now. Hobbies & Activities Zone: Find others who share your passions! Explore new interests. Switch to: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hey Kim you should simply google Vikane tenting. You will get all the information you need there. Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 18, 2010, at 6:36 PM, kimstat90 <no_reply > wrote: Hi there Lynn. Sorry but your advice is very impractical for my situation. Please don't take that in the wrong way because I do appreciate you taking all the time to write that long post. It must have taken a while. I'm actually looking more for advice on fumigation with Vikane. Thanks, Kim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (20) Recent Activity: New Members 2 Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE Hobbies & Activities Zone: Find others who share your passions! Explore new interests. Find useful articles and helpful tips on living with Fibromyalgia. Visit the Fibromyalgia Zone today! Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Toolbar now. Switch to: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hi again Rush. First the warm welcome and now you're telling me to look elsewhere for help? One of the reasons I'm here is because I want to interact with others who want to talk about Vikane fumigation. I can't interact with a search engine. Thanks, Kim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (20) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 2 > Visit Your Group > MARKETPLACE > Hobbies & Activities Zone: Find others who share your passions! Explore new interests. > > > Find useful articles and helpful tips on living with Fibromyalgia. Visit the Fibromyalgia Zone today! > > > Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Toolbar now. > > > Switch to: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Google.com, vikanetenting! Good luckSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 18, 2010, at 7:37 PM, kimstat90 <no_reply > wrote: Hi again Rush. First the warm welcome and now you're telling me to look elsewhere for help? One of the reasons I'm here is because I want to interact with others who want to talk about Vikane fumigation. I can't interact with a search engine. Thanks, Kim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (20) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 2 > Visit Your Group > MARKETPLACE > Hobbies & Activities Zone: Find others who share your passions! Explore new interests. > > > Find useful articles and helpful tips on living with Fibromyalgia. Visit the Fibromyalgia Zone today! > > > Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Toolbar now. > > > Switch to: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 seems sometimes getting rid of mites so complexFrom: kimstat90 <no_reply >bird mites Sent: Thu, November 18, 2010 4:36:01 PMSubject: Re: Vikane Tenting Hi there Lynn. Sorry but your advice is very impractical for my situation. Please don't take that in the wrong way because I do appreciate you taking all the time to write that long post. It must have taken a while. I'm actually looking more for advice on fumigation with Vikane. Thanks, Kim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I have and didn't totally work they came back but it might of been worth it for 1 to 3 weeks peaceFrom: kimstat90 <no_reply >bird mites Sent: Thu, November 18, 2010 4:39:35 PMSubject: Re: Vikane Tenting LOL Harrington. I hear you! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 think I will try it From: southernbuggirl <jpingolt@...>bird mites Sent: Thu, November 18, 2010 11:50:30 AMSubject: Re: Vikane Tenting Thanks Lynn. I am totally going to try to menthol them out...I have only been using one burner - I just move it room to room....I am going to order 10 of 'em. Cedarcide does not seem to make a huge difference for us - not sure why...but today I made my husband do the house and attics (he was skipping the attics and crawl spaces with it - perhaps that's why it wasn't more beneficial). I am also going to try Bill's mix in my Cedarcide sprayer. Today has been a good day mite wise - I am grateful - hope you are feeling well. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am interested in getting feedback from members who have tried Vikane Gas treatment, complete with tenting. This will be my next line of attack as I feel enclosing the entire structure, leaving no escape route is vital to eradication. I'd appreciate tips, referrals to reputable firms, etc. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Get back to me if you try Vikane. > > > > Lynn - have you treated with Vikane? If so, what was the outcome? Include location and name of PCO, square footage, number of floors if you don't mind. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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