Pesticide Training, Licensing and Education
Food Related Fumigation
Classification 8
Training Manual - AG1162
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 Food Related 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 Food Products
Common Pest Descriptions
Moth Pests
Beetle Pests
Other Pests
Miscellaneous Pests
Cockroaches
Rodents
Monitoring and Sampling in Raw Agricultural Products
Detecting Pest Problems – Raw Products
Unit 3. Characteristics and Effects of Fumigants
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
Characteristics of Fumigants
Factors That Affect Fumigation of Stored Food Products
Unit 4. Pest Management Options
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
IPM and Decision Making
Unit 5. Methods of Fumigation
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
Types of Fumigation
Vault Fumigation
Tarpaulin Fumigation
Spot (Local) Fumigation
Aeration After Fumigation
Factors Affecting Aeration Time
Aeration Procedures
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 a Fumigant
Storage and Disposal of Fumigants
Tolerance Levels
Proper Aeration
Preparation and Planning
Personal Safety
First Aid for Fumigant Poisoning
Unit 7. Safety Equipment
Learning Objectives
Terms to Know
Respiratory Equipment
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
Disclaimer
Methyl Bromide
Phosphine
Sulfuryl Fluoride
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.
AG1162-8-05N
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