Advantages of Fumigation and Considerations

It can be applied directly to the product.

 

When the techniques complying with the standards are used, it does not leave any residue and odor on the product.

 

It spreads to all areas of the products and neutralizes the pests in all their biological periods.

 

It can be applied to large areas in a short time.

 

Labor and input costs are more advantageous than other methods.

 

In the fumigation process, the type of pest, the duration of the process and the quality of the product are important.

 

The nature of fumigant materials directly affects fumigation positively or negatively.

 

The temperature, humidity, air circulation and sealing of the area where the process is applied must comply with international standards in order to obtain positive results.

 

Humans and animals must be removed from the fumigated environment.

 

The fumigation method suitable for the products and fumigant material to which the processes will be applied should be selected. In other words, not every fumigation can be applied to every product. However, it can be applied together on products of different structures and types.

 

The fumigants applied to the plants should have suitable properties.

 

Agricultural engineers who have been legally trained as a fumigation operator should apply.