Boston Pest Control Fumigation

Fumigation is a method used to manage serious pest infestations. It is often disruptive to homes and businesses so is commonly only used as a last resort where an infestation is very prolonged and other techniques for control have been unsuccesful. Fumigation is effective at managing many different pests, it is often used for fleas, cockroaches and other crawling or flying insects.

There is a selection of chemicals designed for fumigation, and a variety of methods used for spraying. Recently, quite a few fumigation chemicals have been banned because of the high risk of causing pollution to the atmosphere. The type of chemical and method used will depend on 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 a specialist 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 completed by trained professionals.