Fumigation

Why is fumigation so important?

The container fumigation procedure aims to prevent the entry of exotic quarantine pests into the cargo’s country of destination. In this procedure, special products are used to eradicate or control the international spread of pests that already exist in the cargo’s origin, as well as those originating from other countries.

What are quarantine pests?

Quarantine pests are any form of pest or parasite that, in natural conditions, carry with them the power to cause damage to the flora and fauna of a certain locality. When exposed to a new environment, these pests can be a major threat to international health.

There are several types of quarantine pests, but no species is as trivial as the Asian Lady Beetle. This beetle is commonly found in containers and wooden materials used for the accommodation of the loads. For this reason, it sets at the top of the list of the most fought quarantine pests worldwide.

Compliance with IPPC for wood packaging materials allows for two options:

Methyl Bromide (MB) fumigation

The wood packaging material should be fumigated with methyl bromide at 48gms./cu.m at 21 degrees Celsius for 24 hrs.

Heat Treatment (HT)

Wood packaging material should be heat treated (inside Kiln). It requires minimum wood core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes (Heat treatment HT)

We offer following commercial fumigation services to all over India.

  1. trailers
  2. Pallets and boxes (tarp & seal)
  3. Boxcars and Lift Vans
  4. Shipping containers
  5. SILOS, Food processing Plant and Machinery
  6. Empty/Stuffed Godowns and Ware-houses

How does the container fumigation procedure work?

Container fumigation controls any type of pest through an efficient, safe and dry disinfection process, which is usually done by gas. The most commonly used gases in the fumigation process are methyl bromide and phosphine. Although both maintain the same level of effectiveness, methyl bromide is more frequently used in containers.

In order to receive the fumigant, the container must have its structures in good condition. The fumigation site must be isolated within a radius of 5 meters, and a sticker containing basic information such as date and time of start and end of treatment should be attached to the container’s door, as well as the information of the treating company and the technician responsible for the operation.

The gas is injected through a probe inserted inside the container with the doors already closed. Employees must be properly protected by using personal protective equipment and it is also recommended that the fumigation site accommodates collective protective equipment. After the indicated exposure time, aeration should be carried out for the merchandise release.

Do I need a fumigation certificate?

without treatment, every type of good and its wooden packaging can be denied entry into the destination country. To verify that, the port authority asks for written permits, certificates or other proof of treatment.

Because of that, every fumigated container, when the procedure is done in the right way and with a proper company, comes with a certificate. The fumigation is a legal requirement by the buyer, so the fumigation certificate is normally issued by the fumigator or by obtaining approval for fumigation from the licensing authority.

The certificate is sometimes referred to as a pest-control certificate, and it is a document that confirms that any wooden packaging materials used in a cargo shipment have been correctly fumigated. This document contains details such as the treatment purpose, the fumigants used, and the temperature range.