How should the area be prepared before fumigation?

Preparing the area before fumigation is critical to ensuring safety and effectiveness in the process. Sealing entry points is essential to prevent the escape of the fumigant and to protect non-target areas and organisms from exposure. This includes closing windows, doors, and any other openings that could allow the fumigant to disperse outside the intended treatment area. Ensuring safety measures are in place encompasses a variety of actions, such as monitoring air quality, establishing safe distances for people and animals, and communicating risks associated with the fumigation.

While removing furniture can assist in some situations, it is not always necessary for all types of fumigation. Similarly, conducting a pest survey is an important step in determining the right course of action for pest management, but it does not directly relate to the preparation of the site immediately before fumigation. Informing the public about the fumigation is also valuable in terms of public safety and awareness, but it is a separate issue from the physical preparations necessary to conduct the fumigation safely and effectively. Therefore, the most appropriate and comprehensive preparation step is to seal entry points and put safety measures in place.