Frequently Asked Questions

None, it has been approved by the USDA & Forest Service. All customers will receive a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

12 month or up to 2 inches of rain, which ever comes first. It is recommended that 2 applications annually for Southern California is best.

There are several effective steps you can take to improve your home’s resistance to fire:

• Create a non-combustible base:
  Install at least the first 6 inches of non-combustible material at the bottom of exterior walls.
• Upgrade windows:
  Use dual-pane windows to reduce heat transfer and improve fire resistance.
• Maintain defensible space:
  Keep vegetation trimmed and maintain at least 5 feet of clearance around your home.
• Install a fire-resistant roof:
  Choose a Class A, non-combustible roofing material.
• Use non-combustible siding:
  Opt for materials like stucco, fiber cement, or metal.
• Enclose eaves:
  Properly enclose eaves to prevent embers from entering your home.
• Install fire-rated doors:
  Use doors designed to withstand high heat and flames.
• Choose safer landscaping materials:
  Avoid wooden bark or mulch near the home; use non-combustible alternatives like gravel or stone.
• Upgrade fencing:
  Install non-combustible fencing, especially where it connects to the house.

Some plants are highly flammable and can increase wildfire risk. Consider removing or replacing the following:

• Eucalyptus
  Contains oily leaves and bark that ignite easily and burn intensely.
• Pampas grass
  Dries out quickly and can act as a fast-moving fuel source for fire.
• Common iceplant
  While somewhat succulent, dead material underneath can become dry and flammable if not maintained.
• Low-growing acacia
  Produces dense, dry growth that can carry fire close to the ground and toward structures.
• Mexican fan palms
  Accumulate dead fronds that can ignite and carry flames upward.

During a large fire event, the municipal water system can become overwhelmed. Fire hydrants rely on the same water main network that supplies the entire area, and when multiple fire crews are drawing water at once, the system can be heavily taxed.

In some cases, this means:

• Reduced water pressure at hydrants
• Limited water flow available to firefighters
• Hydrants potentially running dry during peak demand

Having a swimming pool water pump provides an independent water source that can be used to help protect your property when municipal supply is strained or unavailable.