Fumigation is a pest control method using gaseous pesticides (fumigants) to eliminate pests from enclosed spaces. It is essential in agriculture, warehousing, and export-import industries.
Types of Fumigation
- Structural Fumigation: For buildings, warehouses, mills.
- Commodity Fumigation: For grains, pulses, spices, and tobacco.
- Container Fumigation: For export goods in containers.
- Vessel Fumigation: For ships and barges.
- Soil Fumigation: Before planting crops.
Common Fumigants Used
Fumigant |
Application |
Notes |
Methyl Bromide |
Quarantine & Pre-shipment |
Highly effective, ozone-depleting |
Aluminium Phosphide |
Stored commodities |
Releases phosphine gas |
Sulfuryl Fluoride |
Buildings |
Alternative to methyl bromide |
Hydrogen Cyanide |
Industrial use |
Highly toxic, limited use |
