Produce Storage Fumigation & Food Facility Fogging
Proper produce storage fumigation is essential for maintaining product quality, preventing pest infestations, and extending shelf life. Using a professional fogging machine for fumigation allows treatment solutions to be dispersed evenly throughout storage facilities, helping control insects and pathogens that threaten stored produce. Commercial fumigation equipment is designed to penetrate airspace and reach cracks, seams, and concealed surfaces to provide comprehensive protection.
Produce storage fumigation is used across operations of all sizes, from small farms to large agribusiness and food distribution facilities. Professional fogging equipment supports reliable treatment programs that help ensure produce remains fresh, uncontaminated, and suitable for distribution.
Aerosol droplets produced by Dyna-Fog® fogging equipment are used for a wide range of stored product applications, including foodstuffs as well as materials such as tobacco and leather. Thermal fogging creates fine droplets that disperse throughout the entire airspace of a structure, while ULV foggers deliver droplets that can be adjusted to remain airborne briefly or provide a wetting effect on structural surfaces when required.
Treatment of Empty Storage Facilities
Thorough cleaning of storage structures is a critical first step for effective insect control. Removing dust and debris ensures insects are not shielded from treatment. Once cleaned, exposed insects can be effectively controlled using ULV fogging equipment.
Residual Surface Treatment
When residual deposits are required, ULV foggers capable of producing appropriate droplet sizes can provide effective knockdown while also creating a wetting effect on surfaces. ULV fogging is particularly effective in structures constructed of materials with deep cracks and crevices, such as wood or brick, where increased infiltration is necessary.
Treatment of Bulk Stored Potatoes
Thermal fogging is commonly used as a sprout suppressant for potatoes stored in boxes or bulk stacks. In large bulk storage configurations, forced air may be required to assist fog movement through the stack.
Safety Consideration: When straw is used for frost protection, care should be taken to ensure safe handling of fogging equipment and prevent ignition.
Treatment of Bagged Produce & Processing Rooms
Bagged produce and food processing rooms are typically treated using natural pyrethrins, with formulations selected specifically for either thermal fogging or ULV application. In these environments, fogging is generally effective against flying insects and insects present on bag surfaces.
Recommended Formulations
Best results are commonly achieved using oil-based formulations containing at least three percent pyrethrum. When water-based products are used, an appropriate carrier should be added to prevent droplets from evaporating before reaching the target surfaces.
Professional Fogging Equipment for Produce Storage
ULV foggers are well suited for applying mold inhibitors or disinfectants in empty cold storage areas prior to filling with produce. A wide range of thermal foggers is available, from small handheld units to larger truck-mounted machines, allowing equipment selection based on facility size and treatment requirements.
Application Guidelines: Fogging should only be performed in closed structures, which should remain sealed for three to four hours following thermal fogging or one to two hours following ULV fogging. All treated areas must be fully ventilated before allowing unprotected personnel to re-enter.
CYCLONE™
Produces fine droplets ideal for effective knockdown of natural pyrethrum, with a reach of approximately 60 feet (20 m). These units may be permanently installed and timer-controlled for automated applications when routine treatments are required.
TORNADO™
Features a larger pressurized tank and produces droplets suitable for residual treatment while still providing effective insect knockdown.
MINI-PRO™ 8HP
Combines the capabilities of both the TORNADO™ and CYCLONE™, allowing operators to select larger or smaller droplet sizes through nozzle pressure adjustments. When mounted on a wheel kit, the MINI-PRO™ 8HP remains highly portable for large-scale operations.
Dyna-Jet® L30
Operates entirely on electric power, providing emission-free fogging for facilities requiring clean operation.
NIGHTSTAR®
Offers adjustable droplet sizes for both knockdown and residual control and can be programmed to apply treatments without the operator being present. Where sufficient airspace is available, structures up to 60,000 square feet (6,000 m²) can be treated using as little as 1.5 to 3 gallons (6–12 liters) of prepared formulation.
Professional Produce Storage Solutions
Whether you operate a small farm storage facility or a large commercial food distribution center, proper fumigation equipment selection is critical for maintaining product quality and preventing losses. Our team can help identify the right fogging equipment and application protocols for your specific facility requirements.
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