Bolton Pest Control Fumigation

Fumigation is a method used to manage severe pest infestations. It can be disruptive to homes and businesses so is commonly only used as a final resort where an infestation is especially prolonged and other ways of control have been ineffective. Fumigation is effective at controlling a number of pests, it is generally used for fleas, cockroaches and other crawling or flying insects.

There is a range of chemicals designed for fumigation, and a range of methods used for spraying. Recently, several fumigation chemicals have been banned because of the high risk of causing pollution to the atmosphere. The type of chemical and method used will rely upon the type of pest and the scale of the infestation, along with the access restrictions to the fumigated area.

There are DIY fumigation options available such as insecticide ‘bombs’. These can be effective for small infestations, but for large or prolonged pest infestations an expert pest control company will be best placed to survey the situation and accomplish the fumigation. Fumigation can be dangerous as it involves releasing large amounts of toxic gas into a contained area and so should only be performed by trained professionals.