Fumigation is the process of filling an area—such as soil, containers, warehouses, or buildings—with gaseous pesticides (fumigants) to suffocate or poison pests within. It is a highly effective pest control method used in agriculture, storage, and quarantine treatments.
| Fumigant | Active Gas Released | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Phosphide | Phosphine (PH₃) | Grains, containers, warehouses |
| Methyl Bromide | Methyl bromide gas | Quarantine, wood, export cargo |
| Sulfuryl Fluoride | Sulfuryl fluoride (SF) | Structural fumigation |
| Hydrogen Cyanide | HCN | Rarely used due to toxicity |
Fumigants are highly toxic. Only trained and certified professionals should conduct fumigation using protective equipment, gas detection tools, and following safety protocols.
