Whole-Structure Fumigation in St. Petersburg, FL
Drywood Termites Can’t Hide from a Full-Structure Treatment
If you’ve found pellets near a windowsill, saw swarmers coming from your roofline, or had a neighbor go through tenting and started wondering about your own home, you’re already ahead of most people. Drywood termites don’t stay visible. They move into roof beams, wall studs, and structural wood deep inside the frame, where no surface spray or spot treatment will reach. That’s why whole-structure fumigation exists.
Geiger's Pest Services has been providing fumigation services in St. Petersburg since 2000. We hold the CTE (Commitment to Excellence) certification from Douglas Products for whole-structure fumigation with the Vikane gas fumigant, a designation that signifies surpassing standard industry benchmarks, not just completing a training program. We use Vikane because it’s the leading fumigant in the industry and its results are measurable.
Contact us at (727) 761-9385 to schedule a fumigation inspection in St. Petersburg. We’ll tell you what we find.
What Whole-Structure Fumigation Does That Other Treatments Can’t
Drywood termite colonies establish themselves inside the wood. They don’t forage through soil, which means they don’t come into contact with perimeter applications or soil treatments the way subterranean termites do. Surface sprays address what’s exposed. Whole-structure fumigation addresses what isn’t.
When a home is tented and treated with Vikane, the fumigant penetrates the entire structure: the roof assembly, the spaces behind drywall, the wall framing. That reaches colonies with no surface presence at all. For older wood-frame homes in St. Petersburg, where drywood termite activity in the roof structure is common, a full-structure treatment often accounts for problems that spot applications miss entirely.
Before any fumigation is scheduled, we conduct a full investigation. Our team identifies the level of infestation, assesses the damage done to structural wood, and explains what we found in plain terms. If the evidence is old and the colony is already gone, we say so. If fumigation is what the home needs, we explain why.
What to Expect from the Fumigation Process
A whole-structure fumigation takes some advance preparation on your part. Your household, including pets, plants, and any food or medications not in airtight sealed containers, will need to be removed before treatment begins. We walk through the preparation checklist with you ahead of the scheduled date so nothing is left to figure out the day before.
On treatment day, the structure is tented and sealed. Vikane penetrates the entire structure during the treatment period. After fumigation is complete, the tent comes down and the home undergoes aeration, where fresh air moves through the structure to clear the fumigant.
Before we give you clearance to return, our team uses specialized equipment to confirm the home is clear. You get the all-clear only after those readings confirm it.
The goal is a clean handoff: you leave, we handle everything in between, and you return to a home that’s been treated completely and confirmed safe.
Fumigation Warranty
Our drywood termite fumigations come with a 1-year limited warranty. At the end of the first year, the warranty is renewable annually for up to 15 years, with a rate structured to remain manageable over time. That means a homeowner who stays current on renewals maintains protection for a full 15-year window at a fraction of the cost of starting from scratch.
Why Homeowners in St. Petersburg Choose Geiger's Pest Services for Fumigation
Not every pest control company in Florida holds the CTE certification. The Commitment to Excellence designation from Douglas Products is awarded specifically for surpassing industry benchmarks in whole-structure fumigation with Vikane. It’s not a general pest control credential, and it isn’t automatic. We hold it because the way we do this work meets a specific technical standard.
We’ve been serving homes across Pinellas County since 2000. The homeowners who have worked with us for years have seen the same team, the same standards, and the same straight answers.
To schedule a whole-structure fumigation inspection in St. Petersburg, call (727) 761-9385 or contact our team online.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fumigation
We hear the same questions before most fumigations, which makes sense. This process requires your entire household to leave, and you deserve a clear picture of how it works before anything is scheduled.
How Long Does a Whole-Structure Fumigation Take?
The timeline depends on the size of the home and the infestation level identified during the inspection. Most fumigations require homeowners to be away for two to three days, from tent placement to confirmed clearance. We give you a specific timeline before any treatment is scheduled so you can plan your household around it.
What Do I Need to Do to Prepare My Home?
Preparation includes removing or double-bagging food and medications, arranging for pets and plants to leave with you, and working through a checklist we provide before the scheduled date. We go over each item with you in advance. Nothing about the preparation should catch you off guard the night before the tent goes up.
Is Vikane Safe After the Home Is Aerated?
Vikane doesn’t leave a residue on surfaces after it clears the structure. Once our team confirms clearance with specialized equipment, the home is safe to re-enter. We don’t give the all-clear until the readings confirm it, and that’s true for every job.
What Is the Difference Between Drywood and Subterranean Termites?
Drywood termites live inside the wood and don’t need soil contact to survive. Subterranean termites travel up from the soil and are treated with different methods, including soil barriers and bait systems. A visual inspection tells us which we’re dealing with, which is why we inspect before recommending any treatment.
Does Whole-Structure Fumigation Treat Other Pests?
Vikane fumigation targets drywood termites and other wood-destroying insects inside the structure. If there are additional concerns within the home, such as rodents, subterranean termites, or general insect activity, those call for separate treatment programs. After fumigation, our team walks through what else, if anything, makes sense for your property.
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"Still using Geiger and I am still a satisfied customer!"Haven’t seen a bug since I started with Geiger four years ago. Great pricing, very accommodating services and the techs have great demeanor and customer service.Leelah J.
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"Would 100% recommend and will use for future use."Excellent service. We called and booked over the phone. Derek came out later that week. Was very polite, wore a face mask, took off his shoes and was super sweet to our excited pup. He quickly assessed the problem and gave us a solution immediately.Jess G.
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"Very professional and honest. Second and third opinions are a wonderful thing!"Derek came and inspected and educated me on how termites fly and what to look for. He even had a few videos on his phone he took personally to show me what to be concerned for when a swarm occurs.John H.
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"Would use them again & recommend them for inspections."We used Geiger's Pest Services for an Inspection on a home we were looking into purchasing, they were very friendly and professional over the phone. Derek, our inspector, had great communication and saved us some headaches during our home buying process.Anna
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"The staff is always professional and thorough. And there pricing is very reasonable."Great company. I have used Geiger's Pest Services twice. First, for a dry wood termite tenting, and more recently, for a subterranean preventive treatment.Jeff K.
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"Their staff was mindful, considerate and professional during both treatments, and they really got the job done."Had to get termite treatment for our old wood frame house and found Geiger's Pest Services. They were punctual, and great with communicating with me what needed to be done, and scheduled separate subterranean and dry wood termite treatments.Former Client
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"We highly recommend them!!!"We had 2 other companies that just couldn't seem to get rid of the German roaches in the garage and their service was poor and quite slow to respond when needed.Richard S.
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"I would definitely recommend this company!"Geiger was recommended, and I immediately liked not only the cost (a fraction of what the other companies quoted) but also their employees. Jamea in their office is outstanding and is always available if you have questions. Derek was the inspector who madeDenise W.