The certification is the product

Every fumigation we carry out is documented to the standard the receiving authority requires. That means the fumigation certificate itself, gas concentration readings taken and recorded across the exposure period, the treatment schedule applied, dosage rate, temperature and duration, and ventilation and clearance records.

Different destinations have different conditions, and the conditions change. New Zealand, China, the United States, the European Union and Middle East markets all specify their own requirements around dosage, minimum temperature and exposure time. Getting this wrong at the treatment stage is discovered at the destination, which is the worst possible place to discover it.

Tell us the destination country and the commodity when you book, and we'll confirm the applicable treatment schedule before we start rather than afterwards.

Coverage across three ports

We service Townsville, Cairns and Gladstone, which covers the bulk of North Queensland's export activity between them.

Attendance can be at the wharf, at a depot, at your premises or at a nominated hardstand. Containers can be fumigated under sheet or in chamber depending on the commodity and the treatment required.

Timing, and why it matters more than you'd think

Fumigation is not instant. A standard container treatment involves sealing, gas introduction, an exposure period typically measured in 12 to 24 hours or longer depending on the schedule and temperature, then ventilation to safe levels before the container can be handled.

Build that into your logistics rather than around it. The most common problem we see is a consignment booked for fumigation the afternoon before a vessel cut-off, which leaves no margin for a temperature-driven extension to the exposure period.

Tropical temperatures generally work in your favour here, since higher temperatures allow shorter exposure schedules for most commodities. Ambient temperature at the time of treatment is recorded and forms part of the certificate.

Safety and compliance

Fumigants are restricted products handled under strict conditions. Every treatment is carried out by accredited personnel with the required licensing, with exclusion zones established, monitoring throughout, and clearance testing before the space is released.

We hold the accreditation, the insurance and the documentation, and we can provide all of it to your freight forwarder, customs broker or client on request.

Get a quote

Fumigation is quoted per consignment. Tell us the commodity, the volume or container count, the destination country and your timeframe, and we'll come back with a treatment schedule and a price. If your site also needs general pest or termite treatment in Townsville, see commercial pest control in Townsville.

Call 07 4774 3316, or see our full range of pest control services for everything we offer.

Frequently asked questions

Do you hold AQIS accreditation?

Yes. We are accredited for export and import fumigation and can provide our accreditation details to your freight forwarder, customs broker or client. Very few operators in North Queensland hold this.

Which ports do you service?

Townsville, Cairns and Gladstone, plus attendance at depots, hardstands and client premises across the region.

How long does container fumigation take?

Sealing, gas introduction, an exposure period usually of 12 to 24 hours or longer depending on the schedule and temperature, then ventilation and clearance testing before the container can be handled. Build a margin into your logistics rather than booking against a vessel cut-off.

What certification do I get?

A fumigation certificate documenting the treatment schedule, dosage rate, exposure period, temperature, gas concentration readings and clearance, prepared to the requirements of the destination country.

Can you fumigate timber for ISPM 15 compliance?

Yes. We treat sawn timber, pallets and dunnage requiring compliance with international phytosanitary standards for wood packaging material, with the accompanying certification.