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Fumigated my tubers

Posted by snycal z9CA (My Page) on
Sun, Mar 6, 05 at 17:27

In all the rush of fumigating my house for termites, I left my precious tubers in the house. Most of them already had eyes, (one tuber is about 15 years old) now the eyes have dried up. Did I kill them?? I know the chemical is called Vikane (Sulfuryl Floride). Thanks for the advice


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RE: Fumigated my tubers

  • Posted by bmchan z5 central MA (My Page) on
    Tue, Mar 8, 05 at 21:31

Could be a problem. From a web site:

Q Why is Vikane gas deadly to termites but not harmful to pets, plants and humans?

A Your question is not quite correct. Vikane is equally deadly to all of the above. However, pets and humans are not supposed to be inside the house when it is fumigated. Plants that are to be saved should be removed from the house. The fumigators make certain there are no living beings inside the house, then lock it and secure the tarps around the house so that no one or thing can enter before the gas is sent into the house.


 
 

 

 


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