Alternatives
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In the EU countries, non chemical & chemical alternatives to methyl bromide (MB) are available and have been adopted in several uses in soil disinfestations and in post harvest sector. The latest published alternatives to Methyl Bromide are listed bellow. The displayed entries are retrieved from all categories (Chemical, New chemicals and Non chemicals). To view more alternatives please select the category of interest, on the right menu. |
Phosphine [2008-10-21]
Phosphine is the only fumigant, which is widely registered and permitted for disinfestations of most durable commodities. It ranks as one of the most toxic fumigants known, but is used at low concentrations. Its action against pests tends to be much slower than methyl bromide, with long exposures required, particularly under low prevailing temperatures Phosphine continues to be used worldwide for fumigating bagged and bulk grain, grain products, cereals, oilseeds, legumes, cocoa, tobacco and dried fruit. Read more
Sulphuryl Fluoride [2008-10-21]
Sulfuryl fluoride was developed in the late 1950's in the USA as a structural fumigant, mainly for termite control. It has been marketed since 1961 under the trade name Vikane® for control of wood and structure pests and since 2003 under the trade name of Profume® for the control of food industry pests. The fumigant has also been manufactured and marketed in China by the Linhai Limin Chemicals Co. Ltd under the trade name “Xunmiejin®” since 1983. Read more
Heat Treatments [2008-10-21]
The replacement of methyl bromide (MB) in stored product protection has been difficult for disinfestation of flourmills and other food processing facilities. One option is the application of heat for insect control. Heat as a facility disinfestation treatment has a long, satisfactory commercial history and an extensive research history. Whole-structure treatments with heat appear to be effective. However, unsuccessful control using heat can be due to the occurrence of heat sinks. Heat sinks are areas within a structure that are more difficult to heat, for example, wood on concrete. Read more