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Nylofume*bags
ld othercommoditiesduring
food and
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fumigations
VIkane*gas
gas fumigant.
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Nylofume bagsare madefrom a specialnylon polymer
film. Researchhasdemonstratedthat double-bagging.
as shown below,achievesoptimum protection.
All items suchas food, feed,drugs and medicine
(including
(including those
thoseiter
items in refrigeratorsand freezers)
must
either
must either be
be lemo
removedfrom the structurebeing
fumigated
fumigatedor
or be
be seal
sealedin protectiveNylofume bags.
To assure proper sealing and good protection, please follow these instru ctions carefully:
1. While bags are still empty, place one
inside another. Double-bagging helps
assure effective protection.
2. P1aceitems to be protected inside the
inner bag. Do not overfill-leave clearance
on top for adequateclosureof the bags.
I. Twist the top of the inner bag,fold
onceand securethe fold in placeusing a
suitablefastenersuchasa twist tie, tape,
rubber band or string.
IMPORTANT: Keep these and other
such bags out of children's reach.
4. Repeat Step 3 with the outer bag.
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L Check the sealby pressinggently against
the sidesof the bag and listening for air
leaks. No air should be able to escape.
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To Bag Or Not To Bag... Thatis thequestion.
Protecting consumable items like food, feed and medicine is part of every fumigation with
Vikane* gas fumigant. However, from time to time questions arise about which items need to be
double-bagged in Nylofume* bags, and which items can remain in the structure unbagged during
the fumigation. Here are some examples to guide you as you prepare your home for fumigation.
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Pretzels
andotherfoodspackaged
in plasticbagsneedtobebagged
or removed.
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Animal feed, like human food, needsto be bagged or removed.
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interior plastic bag may not be airtight.
Spiceswithout their original manufacturer's airtight sealintact must be baggedor removed.
Eggsmustbebaggedor removed/rom .hestructure.
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Foods packagedin cardboard boxes,like cereal,need to be bagged or removed becausethe
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Aspirin and other shnilar ingestablemedicinesneed to be bagged or removed.
Cottage cheese should be bagged or removed because resealable containers, including
Tupperware and other storage containers, do not form airtight seals.
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Ice cubesshould be discarded before the fumigation and the icemaker turned off.
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Unopened 2-liter plastic bottles with manufacturer's airtight seal intact can remain
unbagged.Shake2-liter bottles to confirm that the airtight seal is still intact.
CannL..!pnxlucts like soup may remain unbaggedbecauseunopened metal cans
provide an airtight seal.
When In doubt, take It out.
H there's any question as to the seal on an item, the best approach is to take it out of the structure to
be fumigated or double bag it.
If you have any questions about what items should be bagged,please contact your
local professional pest control companyat
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