Food Fumigation
Grain fumigation plays an important role in keeping your stored grain safe. Insects, mold, and contamination can ruin an entire bin and lead to serious financial loss. Fumigation helps you avoid spoilage, meet safety regulations, and protect your product long-term. The Fumigation Company takes care of the entire process from start to finish. That includes inspection, treatment, and safe re-entry, all handled by a licensed team that knows how to work efficiently and with minimal disruption. We use proven Food Fumigation methods and take a safety-first approach to make sure your facility is protected and compliant.
If you need help with an active pest problem or want to prevent one before your next delivery, call us at 317-533-2812 or use the contact form on our website.
What Is Food Fumigation and Why Does It Matter?
Food Fumigation—especially when it comes to grain—is a method used to eliminate pests like weevils, beetles, and moths that often go unnoticed until they’ve already done damage. Infestations don’t stay on the surface. Once they take hold, they can spread quickly, spoil large quantities of grain, and create costly cleanup or compliance problems.
The fumigation process involves sealing the storage space and applying a measured amount of gas that moves through the grain. This gas reaches deep into the product and targets insects at every stage of life—from eggs to adults. It’s one of the most reliable ways to keep stored grain clean, safe, and ready for distribution.
And Food Fumigation protects more than just your inventory; it helps you stay in line with food safety standards, meet delivery commitments, and reduce waste. Whether you operate a commercial facility or manage on-farm bins, fumigation is a smart part of any long-term storage plan.
Our Food Fumigation Process
When you work with The Fumigation Company, you get a team that handles every step with care and precision. Here’s what the Food Fumigation process looks like from start to finish.
Initial Inspection and Prep
Before any treatment begins, our team inspects your storage areas to check for signs of infestation and assess conditions like temperature, grain depth, and structure integrity. We make sure everything is sealed properly so the fumigant will be effective and contained. If anything needs adjustment before we begin, we’ll let you know exactly what to expect.
Fumigation and Monitoring
Once the area is prepped, we introduce the appropriate fumigant based on the type of pests and the size of the structure. Our licensed technicians use specialized equipment to apply and monitor gas levels, ensuring they reach lethal concentrations while staying within safety guidelines. Throughout the exposure period, we track gas distribution to make sure the food fumigation treatment is thorough.
Aeration and Re-Entry
After the exposure time is complete, we ventilate the structure to safely remove all traces of fumigant. This part of the process is just as important as the treatment itself. We use testing equipment to confirm gas levels are below the threshold for re-entry and provide documentation if needed. Once we clear the site, it’s safe to resume operations.
When Should You Schedule Food Fumigation?
Grain fumigation is most effective when it’s planned ahead, not just when problems arise. Still, certain warning signs can mean it’s time to act. Clumped grain, webbing, live insects, or unusual odors coming from your storage area often point to an infestation that’s already in progress.
The ideal time to fumigate is after harvest and before your grain enters storage, or during off-seasons when bins are empty. Scheduling treatment early helps stop pests before they become a problem and keeps your stored grain in better condition overall. Even if you haven’t spotted any visible issues, regular fumigation is a practical way to protect your investment and avoid future disruptions.
Not sure if now’s the right time? We’re happy to take a look and recommend what’s best based on your timing, grain type, and storage setup.
Get a Food Fumigation Quote Today
Protecting your grain starts with the right plan—and that begins with the right team. At The Fumigation Company, we make the Food Fumigation process straightforward from start to finish. From initial inspection to post-treatment clearance, everything is handled by licensed professionals who know what they’re doing and respect your time.
Whether you’re dealing with pests now or planning ahead for the next storage cycle, we’re here to help. Call us atat 317-533-2812 or email info@thefumeco.com to request a quote or schedule an inspection. We’ll work with you to find a solution that fits your timeline and keeps your product protected.