What is fumigation chamber?

The purpose of a fumigation chamber is to allow fumigations to be carried out efficiently, safely and economically. The basic elements for design and construction should be incorporated in all chambers with variations made to suit individual needs.

How is fumigation carried out?

The method of fumigation normally employed on board is the introduction of a fumigant gas into the vessel by placing fumigant tablets into the hold. The tablets react slowly with atmospheric moisture to release the fumigant gas.

What is vacuum fumigation?

In vacuum fumigation, most of the air in the chamber is removed before the fumigant is introduced. The advent of methyl bromide and phosphine, with their greater powers of penetration into many materials, made vacuum fumigation less important for the treatment of certain commodities.

What is the purpose of fumigation technique?

Fumigation is a method of pest control/ removal of harmful micro-organisms that completely fills an area with gaseous pesticides—or fumigants—to suffocate or poison the pests within.

Do I need to clean after fumigation?

After fumigation, you will need to clean your home to get rid of any chemicals before you get into the house. Cleaning a house after fumigation will also get rid of the dead pests lying around the house. Start by vacuuming all the dead pests around the house before discarding the vacuum bag.

Do you need to wash your sheets after fumigation?

Your clothes are not affected by the fumigation process, therefore you do not need to wash your clothes once it is done. On the contrary, if you want to be extra safe, you can go ahead and wash them. Your clothes are safe after fumigation. Most Common Fumigation Gases include sulfuryl fluoride.

What are the advantages of fumigation?

Fumigation has the ability to get to those ‘hard to reach’ areas where pests may be hiding. It permeates a room, even if the room is filled with your belongings. Fumigation can reach where sprays, dusts, aerosols and other typical pest control materials cannot, ensuring complete pest eradication.

What is the purpose of a fumigation chamber?

The purpose of a fumigation chamber is to allow fumigations to be carried out efficiently, safely and economically. The basic elements for design and construction should be incorporated in all chambers with variations made to suit individual needs. An effective fumigation chamber must be:

What happens when fumigants are mixed with air?

When fumigants are thoroughly mixed with air, they dissipate rapidly on discharge into the open air from the fumigation chamber. If the chamber is to be permanently fixed inside a building, it may incorporate a part of the floor, two existing walls and even the ceiling.

Is there room for variation in atmospheric fumigation?

There is room for very wide variation in the design of atmospheric fumigation chambers.

What kind of paint to use on a fumigation chamber?

Paints should be applied, preferably by spraying, to give a continuous, impervious surface. A relatively durable finish can be obtained with an alkali-resisting primer followed by two coats of black oil paint and two coats of white. The use of the two colours facilitates inspection of damage after the chamber has been used (UK, 1973).