Whitehaven Pest Control Fumigation

Fumigation is an approach used to deal with severe pest infestations. It is usually disruptive to homes and businesses so is commonly only used as a last resort where an infestation is particularly persistent and other methods of control have been ineffective. Fumigation is effective at managing many different pests, it is commonly used for fleas, cockroaches and other crawling or flying insects.

There is a selection of chemicals available for fumigation, and a variety of methods used for spraying. Recently, quite a few fumigation chemicals have been banned due to the high risk of causing pollution to the atmosphere. The kind of chemical type 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 successful for small infestations, but for large or persistent pest infestations a qualified pest control company will be best placed to survey the problem and execute 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 specialists.