Fumigation

Methyl Bromide is the ONLY fumigant permitted under the ISPM 15 standards for wood packaging materials used in exporting commodities (see EPA "What is Methyl Bromide?" for background on the chemical). The administration of the ISPM 15 standard related to the chemical gas Methyl Bromide in the wood packaging industry is under the umbrella of the MOU the American Lumber Standard Committee has in place with the USDA/APHIS. A variety of methods are utilized to fumigate solid wood packing materials in preparation for exportation to other countries.