Manchester Pest Control Fumigation

Fumigation is a technique used to cope with severe pest infestations. It is often disruptive to homes and businesses so is often only used as a last resort where an infestation is very prolonged and other methods of control have been ineffective. Fumigation is effective at managing a range of pests, it is commonly used for fleas, cockroaches and other crawling or flying insects.

There’s a selection of chemicals designed for fumigation, and a variety of methods used for spraying. Recently, some fumigation chemicals have been banned because of the high risk of causing pollution to the atmosphere. The type of substance and method used will depend on the species 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 persistent pest infestations a professional pest control company will be best placed to survey the situation 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 completed by trained specialists.