Fumigation works by converting a solid into a lethal gas which is dispersed within an enclosed area and maintained at a prescribed concentration for a specified period to eliminate target pests. In Minnesota, fumigation is commonly used to treat grain infested with pests and to treat soil in potato production.
Fumigation works by converting a solid into a lethal gas which is dispersed within an enclosed area and maintained at a prescribed concentration for a specified period to eliminate target pests. In Minnesota, fumigation is commonly used to treat grain infested with pests and to treat soil in potato production.
Fumigation requires several steps:
- Prepare site and determine dose;
- Complete a Fumigation Management Plan (FMP) if required by product label;
- Application;
- Lockout site;
- Monitor and reapply to maintain lethal concentration if necessary;
- Monitor air temperature which may affect fumigation rate;
- Complete fumigation period;
- Aerate fumigated space;
- Collect and deactivate any unused fumigant;
- Dispose of any non hazardous wastes; and
- Clear area for reentry.
The time recommended on the label is the minimum time necessary to complete the fumigation process. The end time cannot be pre-determined because the process could slow down with conditions. End time can only be determined by monitoring fumigant levels in the container over a period of time.
Fumigation requires several steps:
- Prepare site and determine dose;
- Complete a Fumigation Management Plan (FMP) if required by product label;
- Application;
- Lockout site;
- Monitor and reapply to maintain lethal concentration if necessary;
- Monitor air temperature which may affect fumigation rate;
- Complete fumigation period;
- Aerate fumigated space;
- Collect and deactivate any unused fumigant;
- Dispose of any non hazardous wastes; and
- Clear area for reentry.
The time recommended on the label is the minimum time necessary to complete the fumigation process. The end time cannot be pre-determined because the process could slow down with conditions. End time can only be determined by monitoring fumigant levels in the container over a period of time.
Yes. A fumigant is a pesticide. A pesticide is defined as a substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate a pest.
Yes. A fumigant is a pesticide. A pesticide is defined as a substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate a pest.
The applicator credential in Minnesota is an annual license issued by the MDA. The Minnesota Pesticide Control Law requires that a person obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License to apply a pesticide for hire, or a Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License to apply any pesticide classified as a restricted use pesticide (RUP) as a condition of employment. Many, but not all fumigants are classified as RUP.
The applicator credential in Minnesota is an annual license issued by the MDA. The Minnesota Pesticide Control Law requires that a person obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License to apply a pesticide for hire, or a Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License to apply any pesticide classified as a restricted use pesticide (RUP) as a condition of employment. Many, but not all fumigants are classified as RUP.
The words “This is a Restricted Use Pesticide” will be written near the top of the product label on the front of the container.
