Procedures and Equipment for Fumigating European Pine Shoot Moth on Ornamental Pines (Classic Reprint)

Proven fumigation methods for European pine shoot moth on ornamental pines

This report describes practical procedures and equipment used in experimental fumigation with methyl bromide. It covers how teams set up portable gas-tight chambers, monitor gas concentrations, temperatures, and leaks, and maintain safety during the process. The book also explains chamber designs, from cubical and cylindrical models to an elongate version for nursery rows, and discusses how to adapt equipment for trees of different sizes and settings.

• Step-by-step operational procedures for preparing trees, sealing chambers, and introducing the fumigant
• How gas concentration, temperature, and safety checks are monitored in the field
• Details on chamber construction, materials, and methods to reduce gas loss and sorption
• Recommendations for chamber types, setup, and maintenance to achieve effective treatment