Persistence of Sulfuryl Fluoride in Soil - Knowledgebase Question

San Marino, CA
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Question by goforth8
July 6, 1998
How long does the fumigant sulfuryl fluoride (Vikane) persist in soil? I had my house fumigated last week and agapanthus and liriope plants at least four feet from the house foundation are continuing to die.


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Answer from NGA
July 6, 1998
Vikane is manufactured by Dow-Elanco and is used as a fumigant (generally against termites). Since it is a gas, it dissipates rapidly, and should have little adverse affect on vegetation outdoors. For more detailed information, visit the Oregon State University site that deals with such chemicals: http://ace.orst.edu/info/extox....

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