FUMIGATION SERVICES
Fumigation usually involves the following phases:
1st the area to be fumigated is usually covered to create
a sealed environment: next the fumigant is released into
the space to be fumigated: then:
space is held for set period while the fumigant gas percolates through the space and acts on kills any infestation in then product, next the space is ventilated so that the poisons gas are allowed to escape from the space and render it safe for humans to enter.
Fumigation:
Safety, Certification & Ventilation
Hazard & Legal Requirement
Fumigation is a hazardous operation.
The operator carrying out fumigation must hold an official
certificate, as required by law.
Ventilation: A Critical Safety Factor
Correct ventilation of the area is a critical safety aspect of fumigation.
It is essential to distinguish between:
the pack or source of the fumigant gas, and
the environment which has been fumigated.
Gas Retention Awareness
While the fumigant may be safe and spent,
the fumigated space will still hold fumigant gas
until the area has been fully ventilated.
