Existing Fumigants

Methyl Bromide & Phosphine:

  • A highly toxic fumigation method banned in more than 130 countries globally
  • Each container must be fumigated with an individual exclusion zone
  • Pests are becoming resistant
  • After fumigating the container must undertake an extensive venting period
  • The current fumigants used are highly toxic to humans with a high OH&S risk
  • Non sustainable and contribute to global warming