Overview
Fumigation is one of the most effective deep-penetration pest management solutions for environments where insects infest stored products, commodities, packaging, and structural voids. At Flick Pest Control, we provide controlled, professional fumigation treatments designed to eliminate pests at all life stages — including eggs, larvae, and hidden infestations that surface-level treatments cannot reach.
Our technicians follow strict regulatory and safety protocols to ensure the complete eradication of stored-product pests while protecting your staff, stock, and facility.
Fumigation is ideally suited for warehouses, food-processing plants, manufacturing sites, silos, containers, and industrial environments that require high-level compliance, safety, and product integrity.
How the Service Is Performed & Is It Safe?
Flick’s fumigation process is built on precision, safety, and strict adherence to regulatory requirements.
Before any fumigation, a qualified technician conducts an on-site assessment to determine the correct fumigant type, exposure time, sealing method, and safety measures required for your environment.
Depending on your needs, our fumigation service may include:
All fumigants used by Flick are:
SABS
tested and approved
Registered
with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Applied strictly
according to manufacturer dosage rates and regulatory requirements
During the treatment, the area is sealed to ensure the fumigant penetrates deeply and evenly. After the exposure period, our technicians safely aerate the site and conduct clearance tests before allowing re-entry.
This ensures full compliance with HACCP, ISO hygiene standards, and all applicable good manufacturing practices related to pest management.
Signs You May Need Fumigation
Fumigation is recommended when there is evidence of stored-product pests or deep-seated infestations. Look out for:
- Damaged products (hollow grains, fine powder, boreholes)
- Live insects inside packaged or bulk goods
- Webbing in stored grains or packaged products
- Larvae or pupae in cracks, packaging seams, or storage containers
- Sawdust-like residue caused by wood- or commodity-boring insects
If any of these signs are visible, immediate intervention is advised to prevent large-scale product loss and contamination.
Prevention Tips
While fumigation is highly effective, prevention remains essential. You can support long-term control by:
- Ensuring regular stock rotation and proper FIFO management
- Keeping storage areas dry, clean, and well-ventilated
- Sealing cracks, gaps, and entry points
- Storing products off the floor and away from walls
- Monitoring deliveries for signs of infestation
- Using insect-proof containers where possible
Our specialists can also provide custom hygiene audits and risk assessments to help maintain pest-free storage environments.
Frequency of Service & Guarantee
Fumigation is typically performed as a periodic or scheduled service, depending on the type of facility, product storage conditions, and seasonal pest activity.
Recommended frequencies include:
Flick offers both once-off and contracted fumigation options tailored to your organisation's risk profile.
Our contract fumigations are guaranteed from service to service:
If target pests reappear within the agreed monitoring period, Flick will return to investigate and advise on corrective action.
For once-off fumigations, a standard 30-day guarantee applies, subject to conducive conditions and storage practices.
Why Choose Flick for Fumigation Services