Environmental Management

All fumigant products must be stored in a locked, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat. Do not risk contamination of water, food, or feed by… Read More »Storing, Handling and Disposing of Fumigants

Fumigants are used in various formulations and dosages according to the nature of the commodities and pests involved. Factors that modify fumigant effectiveness that must… Read More »Factors that Modify Fumigant Effectiveness

All space fumigant products and several soil fumigant products, especially those containing chloropicrin and/or methyl bromide, are now labeled Restricted-Use. A number of fumigant active… Read More »Types and Nature of Fumigants

Fumigation is the use of poisonous gases to kill pests in an enclosed area. It is the most effective way to reach pests in their… Read More »Soil Fumigation, Importance and Types of Fumigation

Rainfall is necessary for the activation of soil-applied herbicides as the downward flow of water transports herbicides to the root zone. The placement or position… Read More »Effect of Rainfall on Herbicide Transport

The ability of herbicides to adsorb on soils and sediments and their tendency to desorb are the most important factors affecting soil and water contamination… Read More »Factors Affecting the Absorption of Herbicides

Herbicides reaching the soil are subjected to various reactions with soil and environmental factors. Herbicides reach the soil through preplanting and preemergence applications, as foliage… Read More »Soil Herbicide Interaction and Herbicide Efficacy