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A Fumigation Certificate is an official document that validates that all boxes or shipment containers have been chemically disinfected. During export, products are usually stored in wooden boxes that must be fumigated before transit to avoid the risk of pest infestation.

Disadvantages of Fumigation 1) are highly toxic to most living things, including humans. Breathing even small amounts of some fumigants can be fatal. There must be a quick response to problems and emergencies such as spills, leaks, or equipment failures.

Fumigating is a highly effective way of controlling termites inside the home, and it almost always has a 100% success rate. Even though it does require you to leave your home, it is by far the quickest way to control an infestation.

Fumigation costs between $1 and $4 per square foot. This includes the cost of “tenting” your home, a method involving placing a tent (or tarps) over your house before releasing the gaseous fumigant. This is a critical step intended to protect your property from the chemicals that will be spread during the procedure.

Full-house fumigation is one of the most expensive pest control treatments because of the labor, equipement, and time required to perform the treatment. The average cost of this service is between $2,000 and $8,000, or about $1–$4 per square foot of your home.

A fumigation certificate is compulsory when shipping international or ocean freight cargo. Failure to comply with these measures risks your cargo not being sent, liquidated, or quarantined upon arrival in other ports.

How long does a fumigation take? A fumigation can take from six hours to one week depending on the type of infestation, dosage, temperature, size of the structure, and other factors.

Average Cost of Pest Control Service Payment Time FrameAverage CostAnnual$400–$950Monthly$30–$50Per visit$80–$120Initial visit$130–$350 Jul 21, 2022