Fumigation Services
Fumigation is a pest control method typically used to eradicate termites, bed bugs, stored product pests, wood destroying insects and other pests. It protects the human health, provide food safety, and brand protection while eliminating pest pressures. We design and perform a very thorough tenting and fumigations to limit your exposure to risk and liability. The most common sites for fumigation include buidings semi trailers, rail cars, grain bins, silos, ship holds and cargo containers.
How Fumigation Works
In fumigation gas is released into a sealed area and held there for a set period. During this time, the gas infiltrates the space and kills any insects inside. Then, the area is ventilated so that the gases escape and the space is safe for people but rid of pests. There is no residual chemicals after the gas evaporates.
Is Fumigation Right For Me?
Fumigation may not be the best solution for certain situations. Many alternatives are more effective, require less chemical usage, present less exposure, and allow your business to keep running with minimal disruptions. These alternatives include ULV/ULD heat treatments.
Fumigation Process
Preparation
Preparation of the treatment site is done at a time to not interfere with normal business operations. A preparation strategy is developed during our assessment of the fumigation work to ensure optimal safety, positive results, with strict adherence to both state and federal requirements. Remaining preparations are finalized after the plant has formally ceased all normal business activities. We perform all building preparations, including the development of a site-specific safety plan to eliminate the risk of unauthorized entry into the plant, while under treatment.
Exterior Insect Management Treatments
When appropriate and to protect the fumigated site, an exterior barrier treatment will be conducted to protect the integrity of the fumigation. This material is applied with power spray or backpack-type application equipment to assist in the prevention of insects from entering the recently fumigated site.
Monitoring
Our group of highly trained fumigation specialists will monitor gas levels to ensure required concentrations are present. These measurements allow the fumigation team to make strategic decisions on whether additional gas is needed to hit user identified target concentrations. When performing general fumigations, concentrations are measured hourly to establish data points confirming real time success.
Clearing and Aeration
All fumigated spaces must be cleared to a level at, or below the established threshold limit value. An aeration and clearing plan is formulated prior to the fumigation and included within the fumigation management plan. These plans are intended to meet pre-established timelines for reentry while utilizing the most efficient methods of evacuating the gas.