Hemel Hempstead Pest Control Fumigation

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

There’s an array of chemicals available for fumigation, and a range of methods used for spraying. In recent years, many fumigation chemicals have been banned because of the high risk of causing pollution to the atmosphere. The kind of chemical type and method used will depend on the sort 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 problem and carry out the fumigation. Fumigation can be dangerous as it involves releasing huge amounts of toxic gas into a contained area and so should only be carried out by trained professionals.