No facility is too large for our fogging service.
Our tenured, licensed, and experienced field teams take pride in their work. They are dedicated to doing it right the first time on every project. It allows us to guarantee our work every time. Let us do it for you the right way first.
Our operational standards include measures that exceed regulatory requirements. We are the only fumigation company that guards our jobs 24/7 during operations. The safety and security of our employees and customers are paramount, freeing you from having to worry about it.
Fumigation and fogging are some of the most regulated services. We take extensive measures to ensure we are compliant with the proper permits before we treat. We know the rules and regulations and for your safety and ours, we are committed to following each requirement to the “tee.”
Fogging is generally done after hours or on weekended to allow for proper application time. Fogging can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 5 hours to be applied depending on the size of the structure. Additional time for aeration would be needed – usually between 2 -8 hours before reentry.
Fumigation uses gas for insect elimination while fogging uses ULV spatial treatment. Fumigation requires more preparation and longer downtimes with a higher cost while fogging is a faster process for immediate results with a lower price point. There are times to use each one and Western Fumigation will help you decide which is right for you.
Fogging is best for stored product pests that are flying and crawling since the product treats the space in a way that would be most effective on those types of pests.
When using a professional company, the proper PPE, and a vacant space, yes, this application is safe. A trained service team will ensure that all safety protocols are followed, and the application has the best results.
It depends. If your business has a threshold set up, a fogging solution should be one of your corrective actions. If you don’t have thresholds, Western Fumigation can evaluate what solution would be best based on the activity levels at the time of inspection. Some locations can be fogged weekly and others once or twice a year.
No, all fogging treatments are not the same. They vary significantly by technology (thermal vs. ULV), micron size, and desired outcome. The highly trained technicians at Western Fumigation will use the correct fogging treatment for you, your facility, and the pests you’re dealing with. Ceiling mounted systems may be convenient, but they are less effective than using a mobile unit.
First, ensure no one is working or present in building at time of service. Then make sure to remove and or cover any exposed food or food handling surfaces and remove or cover any food handling or processing equipment. Also, turn off all pilot lights (such as heaters) in rooms or areas being fogged. Turn off any fans or air movement systems and work with your alarm company to place any alarm/smoke detectors on test mode.
Once the all-clear is given by your fogging team, you can return to your building. Then, open doors and turn on fans or ventilation system before re-entry. Wash or clean all exposed food processing equipment before use. And work with your alarm company to turn off test mode on alarm or smoke detectors.