It is a process where a fumigant which is a chemical at required temperature and pressure can exist in a gaseous state in sufficient concentration which will be lethal to given pest organism. This definition implies that a fumigant act as gas in the strictest sense of the word. ( Munro 1961)
The national pest management Association America defines fumigation as the introduction of a toxic gas into a space in a high enough concentration so that the gas fills all areas to kill target insects.
In-Transit Fumigation was born out of the need to protect grain cargoes being shipped over long distances gro insect damage leading to losses. Over time With increasing demands throughout the world for improved standards of foods afety the requirement to deliver food free of infestation has also increased. However the extent of the demands have also increased, and now the requirement is not onl yfor freedom from infestation, but also for zero or very low residues, no health risks,and no increase in costs.
Further Bio Security also became a very big concern as no country wanted any pests / insects not native to their shores, as they could severely damage their flaura, fauna and crops. For example Khapra Beetle – It’s discovery in California in 1953 led to a massive control and eradication effort which extended until 1966 and cost the government $15 million (Kerr 1981), which in today’s value would be about $ 150 million.
Ship Fumigation Services
Containers Fumigation Services
Container fumigation is the treatment of a commodity or the container itself, using approved gasses to eliminate the risk of pests or disease from damaging the goods within or from entering or leaving a country.
This service is the treatment of the cargo holds of a ship to ensure that there are no hidden / residual insect infestation that could damage or contaminate the goods being shipped.
Insects get into the Machinery during processing and end up in places that become hard to reach and treat, in a conventional manner. Fumigation becomes the only alternative to clean out the machinery to prevent insect contamination in the final product
Scientists say that upto 7% of grain in storage could be damaged in a month’s time. To prevent losses and contamination, fumigation is the only alternative to ensure insect free grain
Prophylactic Treatments Services
Prophylactic means “A preventive measure”. As fumigants do not any have residual effects, Prophylactic treatments are carried out to prevent any reinfestation of treated goods
Any agricultural commodity will get infested. To preserve the goods in storage from insect damage, it is necessary to periodically fumigate them to keep the quality of the produce intact to get a good value when it is to be sold
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