What are the downsides of fumigation?

What are the downsides of fumigation? Downsides of fumigation include need to vacate home for 2 to 3 days, cost which can be 1 to 4 dollars per square foot for whole-house tenting, and inconvenience of bagging food, medicines, and finding lodging for family and pets. Fumigants are highly toxic during application, so any early re-entry or leak can cause serious health risks to occupants and neighbors. Fumigation has no residual protection, so pests can reinfest immediately after, meaning it does not prevent future termites or bed bugs. It can damage some items like rubber, some plants, and electronics if not prepared, and tent weight can damage roof tiles and landscaping. It does not kill all pests like subterranean termites that live underground. There is also environmental concern about chemical release. Foggers or improper DIY fumigation can spread pests deeper and cause fires. Finally, you must rely on professional certification and trust that aeration was done properly, which adds stress.