Pesticide Training, Licensing and Education
General Fumigation
Classification 3
Training Manual - AG1161
Table of Contents (PDF)
Front Cover, Preface, Acknowledgements, and Table of Contents
Unit 1. Introduction
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
What Is a Fumigant?
Scope of This Manual
The Fumigation Manual
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Decision-Making
Unit 2. Pest Identification, Biology and Management
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
Who “Dunnit”?
Pests of Stored Products
Pests of Raw Agricultural Products
Common Pest Descriptions
Moth Pests
Beetle Pests
Other Pests
Pests of Wood
Termites
Beetles
Miscellaneous Pests
Bed Bugs
Cockroaches
Rodents
Pathogens and Pests in Soil
Nematode Pests
Plant Diseases
Weeds
Insect Pests
Monitoring and Sampling in Raw Agricultural Products and Soil
Detecting Pest Problems – Raw Products
Detecting Pest Problems – Soil
Unit 3. Characteristics and Effects of Fumigants
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
Characteristics of Fumigants
Factors That Affect Fumigation of Raw Agricultural Products
Factors That Affect Soil Fumigation
Unit 4. Pest Management Options
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
IPM and Decision Making
Pathogens and Pests in Soil
Unit 5. Methods of Fumigation
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
Fumigation Methods
Vault Fumigation
Tarpaulin Fumigation
Spot (Local) Fumigation
Aeration After Fumigation
Factors Affecting Aeration Time
Aeration Procedures
Fumigation Methods – Soil
Fumigant Movement Through Soil
Formulations of Soil Fumigants
Application and Containment of Soil Fumigants
Methods of Soil Fumigation
Soil Aeration
Factors Affecting Soil Aeration
Equipment Calibration
Useful Information for Calibration
Equipment Calibration – Soil Injection
Equipment Calibration – Chemigation
Test Your Knowledge
Unit 6. Public, Personal and Environmental Safety
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
Protecting the Public and the Environment
Read the Label Information
Signage for Fumigated Areas
Monitoring for the Fumigant
Transporting Fumigants
Storage and Disposal of Fumigants
Tolerance Levels
Proper Aeration
Preparation and Planning
Personal Safety
First Aid for Fumigant Poisoning
Test Your Knowledge
Unit 7. Safety Equipment
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
Respiratory Equipment Protection
Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Supplied-Air Respirators (SAR)
Air-Purifying Respirators
Care of Respiratory Protection Equipment
Fitting and Testing the Respirator
Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment
Gas Detection Equipment
Other Protection Equipment
Unit 8. Common Fumigants
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
Common Fumigants
Disclaimer
Sulfuryl Fluoride
1,3-Dichloropropene
Chloropicrin
Controlled Atmospheres (CAs)
Carbon Dioxide
Dazomet
Metam Sodium
Methyl Bromide
Phosphine
Appendix A. Sample Safety Checklists
Appendix B. Volume Calculations
Back Cover
The pesticide information presented in this publication was current with federal
and state regulations at the time of printing. The user is responsible for
determining that the intended use is consistent with the label of the product
being used. Use pesticides safely. Read and follow label directions. The
information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to
commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no
discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Cooperative Extension
Service is implied.
AG1161-8-05N
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