The procedures and treatment schedules in this manual are administratively authorized for use by aphis to prevent the movement of agricultural pests into or within the united states. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. It is most often reserved for pests that live in hardtoreach areas such as soil, stored grain or wood. Proper definition of the fumigation, difference between fumigants and fumigation, what are the advantages of phosphine fumigation, responsibilities of fumigation operators and precautionary measures that need to be observed. Alaska nonsoil fumigation manual january 2020 page 4 of 6 the label will provide specific information about what must be included in an fmp, and the product may even provide a template for use. This manual provides information for the arkansas commercial pesticide applicator wishing to become certified in general fumigation classification 3. Fumigation foreword the fumigation handbook transmits policies and procedures, by type of carrier, when the fumigation of grain is required as a result of 1 insect infestation found during loading, 2 contractual specifications. Fumigantsmethyl bromidespecial procedures for container fumiga tions without a tarpaulin 281. Category 7b, wooddestroying pests, covers the management and control of wooddestroying pests that. Certification exams for the fumigation categories are based on study material listed below. General fumigation classification 3 training manual ag1161. Atmospheric and vacuum fumigation for the control of pests infesting packaged plant products. Effective fumigation to control stored grain pests project.
Fumigation with co2 for stored product insect control. House frequenting insect pests html pdf 347 kb chapter 5. Schedule shutoff and postfumigation restoration of your gas service at least 48 hours in advance. Tomato disease and insect control manual with variety selection anthony carver extension agent grainger county 3 disease identification pictures taken from cornell university, rutgers university, a. This study guide is intended to serve as an outline of the knowledge base covered by the structural pest control 7a exam. Historically, the primary reference work for basic principles of fumigation for insect control are found in two books by the same title. We believe that the british pest management manual is a valuable text for anyone undertaking the rsphbpca level 2 award and level 2 certificate in pest management, and is an ideal resource for the. Manual of fumigation for insect control contents ftp directory. Providing guidance, onsite consultation, technical assistance, and recommendations to fleet commands on all matters relating to shipboard pest control. Study materials urban ipm and pesticide safety education. Fumigation fumigation methods for stored grain 39 general fumigation of structures, facilities and other enclosures 41 types of fumigants 45 threshold limit values safe use of fumigants safety precautions fumigation references vertebrate pests 51 rodents control techniques bird damage control directions for using this manual this is a self. Most commonly, fumigants are used in nevada to control insects and.
Fumigants are inherently dangerous and should be applied only by trained operators. Fumigation, controlled atmospheres and forced aeration selected references. It is strongly advised that you obtain and study these materials before taking a. Pest control policy and procedure environmental health. Soil fumigation is not discussed because it is a separate field of endeavour. It is a difficult task even for experts to identify stored grain insects, primarily because. Integrated pest management procedure manual ssc services for education 600 agronomy road college station, texas 77843.
Where fumigants have to be used on a regular basis, close guard should be kept against control failures. Fumigation foreword the fumigation handbook transmits policies and procedures, by type of carrier, when the fumigation of grain is required as a result of 1 insect infestation found during loading, 2 contractual specifications, and 3 phytosanitary inspection certification. Performing fumigation work requires highly trained, licensed professionals that have an aptitude for. Turn off automatic timers, sprinkler systems, air conditioning, etc.
Manual of fumigation for insect control principles of. Evacuate all people, pets and plants from the structure. This manual deals with fumigation for the control of insects above the ground. For control of bean thrips, hercothrips fasciatus perg.
Further, the participants should be clear about the quarantine compliances, certification system. To become a certified applicator in this category, a candidate must pass both a general standards exam and pass an examination based primarily on the material presented in this manual and circular 6 arkansas pest control law act 488 of 1975, as amended. Alaska nonsoil fumigation manual pdf university of arkansas general fumigation manual pdf vertebrate pest control. Insect and rodent management pest management supervisor michigan department of agriculture michigan state university adapted from urban integrated pest management, a guide for commercial applicators,written by dr. And also the scope of this training and training manual. Tomato disease and insect control manual with variety selection anthony carver extension agent grainger county 2 acknowledgements special thanks goes to the following people and sources of information for making this manual and short course possible. Monro, which first appeared in 1961 and was reprinted in 1964. Insect pest control section of the joint faoiaea division, international atomic energy agency. Assessment of insect mortality fumigation failures fumigation and dust explosions. Pest control training manual contains specific information on pest management, application technology, legislation and safety procedures for the structural category. Floods may create new mosquito breeding sites in disaster rubble and stagnant pools. Pesticides are used only after surveillance andor monitoring. Trumans scientific guide 6th edition for more information.
Available from cornell university, pesticide manuals, resource center, 78. Over 10 million scientific documents at your fingertips. Marketing and regulatory programs fumigation agricultural. If the applicators manual is lost, contact your profume distributor or your douglas products representative to obtain a replacement copy. If you dont understand a statement or term, refer to. Experimental fumigations experimental treatment assessment of insect mortality fumigation failures fumigation and dust explosions. Fumigation state of nevada department of agriculture. Protection agency epa standards for certification as comm ercial applicato rs in category 7c, fumigation pest control. The courses are based on information from the study materials. Ipm programs take advantage of all pest management options possibly including, but not limited to, the judicious use of pesticides. Published by the illinois department of public health.
Control of the egg stage of social insects, such as termites and ants, is not necessary because newly hatched termites and ants cannot survive without adult care. Methyl bromide, phosphine and calcium cyanide are common fumigant. Ships stewards or other personnel assigned pest management responsibilities on military sealift command msc and u. Know the merits and demerits of using fumigants in the treatment of different commodities. Nowadays the gaseous poisons are being commonly used to kill stored grain pests. Hcn is used extensively in japan for fumigation of bananas and citrus fruit infested with scale insects mori, 1980. Pest control materials are selected and applied in a. Mcbride, extension entomologist of the north dakota state university extension service. Fumigation is used to treat a wide range of pests in many locations. One of the major revisions was providing for additional users of the system. Table 556 pesticide treatment for pinus radiata and eucalyptus wood. The book may also be of interest to senior planners. General standards manual for structural pest control.
This manual includes standardised and updated procedures to determine the fertility or sterility of adults of the vienna mediterranean fruit fly temperature sensitive lethal tsl strains. However, this manual would also be useful to anyone interested in learning more about the management of wooddestroying pests. The manual was prepared in collaboration with the british pest control association bpca and was formerly known as the lgtb or the adas manual. Fumigation services commercial structural pest control or fumigation licenses must be renewed by june 30 of each year and are subject to all the terms and conditions of other licenses issued under kda pesticide regulations. Manuals and protocols for insect pest control iaea. Grain storage and pest management 3 1 introduction the purpose of any grain storage facility is to prevent grain loss from weather, moisture, rodents, birds, insects, and microorganisms. Available online from the departments structural pest. It also serves as a study manual for persons wishing to become certified as commercial or public forest pest control applicators. The manual is written for the practical fumigator and for the official who is required to conduct or supervise fumigation treatments. Manual of fumigation for insect control acknowledgments. Manual extension bulletin e2195, available through the michigan state university bulletin office. It is important to correctly identify the insect or insects because insects differ in their behavior.
Training manuals for pesticide licensing integrated pest. This publication is based on the manual of fumigation for insect control fao agricultural studies no. This manual provides information for the nebraska commercialnoncommercial pesticide applicator wishing to become certified in the fumigation control category, number 11. General pest management i preface general pest management. Fumigants are still widely used for the control of insects and other pest organisms. Pest management for grain storage and fumigation david k. The educational material in this study guide is practical information to prepare you to meet the written test requirements. The chapters contain basic scientific information as well as guidelines for practical solutions to pest control problems. We rely on these chemicals to treat grain bins, boxcars and even soil. The enclosed sections provide an understanding of current fumigation practices in the pest control industry. This manual was prepared as a general study guide for urbanstructural pest control.
Category 7c encom passes any tasks involving the use of fumigant materials for pest control. Ut extension 2011 commercial vegetable disease control guide. Fumigation subcategory d examination study materials. Pesticide applicator training manual category 7 april 1993 edition subcategory fumigation. Figures lof2 treatment manual 07201926 eco2fume 21111 figure 21 diagram of one type of blending equipment for vaporph3os 21115 figure 2114 diagram of vaporph3os and forced air blending equipment 21117 figure 2121 formula for calculating aerosol spray time in specific areas of. Fumigants methyl bromide special procedures for container. A guide for commercial applicators extension bulletin e2048 october 1998, major revisiondestroy old stock michigan state university extension. This manual, general fumigation, covers fumigation of structures, soil and agricultural sites, such as crop fields, that are used for the. Once an insect infestation has become established, there are only two treatment options. It doesnt include all the things you need to know about this pest control subject or your pest control profession. This is the third edition of fumigation pest control for the commercialnoncommercial pesticide applicator. Stomach poisons are more effective against chewing insects and useful in controlling insects with siphoning or. Category 7b, wooddestroying pests, covers the management and control of wooddestroying pests that become problems in and around buildings.
Livestock pest control lp idaho pesticide applicator training manual purchase printed version or pdf here livestock pests study guide free download from wsu potato cellar pest control pc idaho pesticide applicator training manual purchase printed version or pdf here study manual for postharvest treatment of potatoes pdf rodent. Research centre agriculture canada london, ontario canada. This exam consists of 50 multiple choice and truefalse. Rice storage facilities take many forms depending on the quantity of grain to be stored, the purpose of storage, and the location of the store. Manual of fumigation for insect control table of contents. Make arrangements for cars and vehicles that may need to be parked away from the structure. In some areas, three to five days notice is required. The day of fumigation provide house keys to your pest management professional if needed, as well as the best way to contact you during the fumigation. For this reason, insects receiving a lethal exposure to vikane may still be alive immediately following fumigation. General fumigation classification 3 training manual. Can cause insect, bacteria and fungal mortality disrupts cell walls used in a similar fashion to co2 or gaseous ph3 registered in canada for water treatment grain project commencing early fall 2014 ozone fumigation. This manual contains silvicultural and integrated pest management suggestions for controlling insect pests, weeds, and diseases of forests.
Fumigation should be delayed until the grain temperature increases. At the end of each major section is a list of study questions to check your understanding of the subject matter. In nova scotia, the use of fumigant gasses is not covered by a structural pesticide. Treatment should fumigation b ecome necessary, a variety of compounds are available for treatment see insecticides and fumigants.
Vikane eliminates target pest infestations present in the structure at the time of the fumigation. Commands requesting pest control services are responsible for adequately preparing spaces for treatment with pesticides and. Today, we use fumigants to control insects, rodents and other pests. Fumigation an effective pest control method mccloud services mccloudservicescom fumigation fumigation is a method of treatment for pest control purposes that relies on a gas to control, or eliminate pests in a space. Fumigation 52 types of fumigants 55 preparation for fumigation 59. Prohibiting fumigation of ships spaces and prohibiting commercial contracts for pest control services aboard ship, unless specifically approved in. Wsu study materials are to help people prepare for the washington state department of agriculture pesticide license exams. These differences in insect behavior require different management strategies to effectively control the infestation.
Application of grain protectants during movement will provide some residual protection. This manual deals with fumigation for the control of insects above the ground and is based on the manual written by monro, which gave a comprehensive account of the basic principles and practices of fumigation. Nonresidential structures, food handling establishments e. Manual of fumigation for insect control springerlink. Insect eggs require a higher ouncehour dosage of vikane compared to later life stages. Applicators manual contains important information for the safe and effective use of this product and must be read and in the users possession during fumigation.
Treatments such as aeration of the commodity, irradiation, temperature extremes, insect pathogens, etc. National soil fumigation manual pdf nonsoil fumigation pest control. Public health pest control all licenses require continuing education units ceus to be obtained on an annual basis for renewal. Fumigation is one of the quickest and most effective ways to eliminate pests from stored grain, tobacco and sometimes homes. Fumigation for pest control in stored product protection outlook. This manual was prepared as a general study guide for urbanstructural pest control operators to prepare for the written fumigation examination. Methyl bromide is now being expected to be shortlive. A second edition, revised by the author, was published in 1969 and was reprinted five times.
Manual of fumigation for insect control fumigation schedules. Stomach poisons enter the body of the pest through the mouth during feeding into the digestive tract from where these are absorbed into the systems. Understand the key steps for differentiating the fumigation from other aspects of pest control. Applicators manual for profume gas fumigant for control of rodent, insect, and other invertebrate pests. Certified applicator, owner contact, emergency services, etc. They are oval, flatbodied, dark coloured, with chewing mouth parts, three pairs of legs and. Gafta standard for fumigation and pest control version 7. Reeves petroff montana state university, department of entomology, 333 leon johnson hall, bozeman, mt introduction losses of grain in storage due to insects are the final components of the struggle to limit insect losses in agricultural production. Canadian pesticide education program applicator core manual available from the. Complete control of all insects in a treatment is the best insurance against resistance. Fog, smoke, mist, or aerosol application of a nonrestricted use pesticide is not considered to be a fumigation. Raccoons 80 directions for using this manual this is a selfteaching manual.