Fumigation FAQs

At Action, we get a lot of phone calls in regards to the fumigation services that we offer. Many business owners and commercial facility managers look for fumigation services to eliminate problem pests inside their properties. Although most businesses in our area work with an Integrated Pest Management approach to commercial pest control, there are occasions when pest problems slip through the cracks and fumigation services must be sought to control the problem. If you’ve been looking for information on fumigation services for your business, the pros at Action Pest Control have compiled a few of our mostly frequently asked questions to answer some of the more common questions we get from clients in our service area. 

Q: What types of businesses have successfully been fumigated?

A: Well, we can’t tell you any specific details, but we’ve provided fumigation services to many different companies and industries.  Some of the industries we’ve worked with include food and pharmaceutical plants, grain bins, seed processors, feed manufacturers, flour mills, warehousing facilities, barges, tractor trailers, railcar containers, museum collections, commodities as well as residential structures, just to name a few! 

Q: How long does the fumigation take?

A: The length of time for a fumigation can vary.  It all depends on the type of infestation, the dosage, the temperature, the size of structure and many other factors. Typically, with just one fumigation, the pest problem can be completely exterminated. 

Q: What pests can be exterminated with a fumigation?

A: Many different kinds of pests can be eliminated through the use of fumigation. We have fumigated for psocids, brown recluse spiders, as well as stored product pests, including grain beetles and flour beetles. 

Q: How effective is a fumigation?

A: A fumigation is almost 100% effective! These services can get rid of all life stages of the pests we are fumigating for and most times will completely eliminate the problem. 

A fumigation is a complex treatment that must be administered by experienced and knowledgeable professionals that have been trained appropriately. At Action Pest Control, our fumigation services are customized to your specific pest problem, always putting safety first. If you are in need of a fumigation service or commercial pest control in Louisville or elsewhere in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan or Missouri, please contact us today. We can answer any other questions you may have about fumigation to help you determine what service may be best for your company or facility.