What is Fumigation?
Wooden pallet fumigation is a treatment process performed on wood-based products such as wooden pallets to ensure that all pests such as insects have been removed. This process is intended to meet ISPM 15 international safety standards. In general, fumigation can be carried out directly on pallets, wooden crates (wooden boxes), warehouse areas, buildings, containers, ships, and various commodities. To achieve an optimal level of security, the duration of fumigation is set at a minimum of 24 hours with a temperature of not less than 10 degrees Celsius.
Also read “Tips to Avoid Damaged Goods During Shipment”
Methods of Wooden Pallet Fumigation
There are several types of fumigants that are safe to use for fumigation, namely, PH3 (Phosphine), SF (Sulfuryl Fluoride), and MB (Methyl Bromide). One of the commonly used fumigation methods is to use of the chemical methyl bromide. In the fumigation process, the fumigator uses this chemical because:
- Good penetration ability
- The required fumigation time is short
- Effectively kills various types of pests
- Relatively easy to apply
- Suitable for various types of commodities
Extermination using chemical liquids using a unique tool called a fumigator. This tool is in the form of a tube connected to a hose and a pusher to carry out the smoking process. Because this is a dangerous liquid, officers on duty also need to use full PPE protective equipment.
The process of exterminating pests is carried out using this chemical liquid using a special tool, namely a fumigator. This tool is in the form of a tube which is connected using a hose and a plunger to carry out the smoking process. Then, the wood pallet fumigation process is carried out by stacking wooden pallets in a closed room and then spraying them with chemicals to kill insects that live in the wood.
When the gas is dispersed, the gas will fill every gap in the hole. Therefore, even if the insects hide in the tiniest crevices, they will not be able to escape through the fumigation fumes.
Advantages of Fumigation
Of course, you don’t want your wooden pallets or storage warehouse to be in trouble because of insects, do you? By fumigating, you will get the following benefits:
- Control pests at all stages of life
- Efficient and time-saving
- Fumigants can get where most other insecticides can’t
- Offers zero insect tolerance in the product or living environment
- Reducing residue problems in commodities and structures
The fumigation process can take several hours depending on the size, severity of the infestation, and the amount of gas required. In addition, Its implementation cannot be done haphazardly. Fumigation must be carried out by an expert fumigator because the handling process is related to gases that are harmful to humans.
The fumigator must use complete PPE protective equipment because the liquid used contains dangerous chemicals. By leaving it to the experts, fumigation with methyl bromide can be more effective and safety guaranteed.
Also read “Tips to Avoid Damaged Goods During Shipment”
Wooden Pallet Fumigation at BMR
All wooden pallets produced by BMR have gone through a heat treatment process. This means they have met the standard export shipping wooden pallets and have the ISPM15 label. However, if your company requires additional services for wood pallet fumigation, we are ready to serve you. There is no need to worry about the need for proof that your pallets have been fumigated. Even when your pallets have been labelled ISPM15. We can issue a fumigation certificate for your pallet.
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