All Things Fumigation

This episode of All Things Fumigation centers on raising the bar for quality management in fumigation. John B. Mueller begins by contrasting results-focused and revenue-focused company cultures, arguing that a dedication to results ultimately ensures customer satisfaction and business growth. He highlights the vital traits of successful fumigators, such as respect for safety, scientific curiosity,...

Episode 11 of All Things Fumigation features John B. Mueller addressing the importance of comprehensive fumigation review and the necessity of forming strong partnerships between fumigators and facility teams. The episode emphasizes that while the technical application of fumigation is vital, true success hinges on thorough post-treatment documentation and collaboration. John B. Mueller highlights...

John B. Mueller opens Episode 10 with a focus on the high-risk phase of fumigation: ventilation and clearance. He responds to a listener's concern about investing in connected remote monitoring systems, outlining how the up-front cost provides notable savings through improved gas usage efficiency and safer verification processes. The episode covers the ventilation process in detail, clarifying ter...

In episode 9 of All Things Fumigation, John focuses on the essential practice of fumigant gas monitoring and illustrates its importance with relatable analogies, such as never driving a car without a gas gauge. The episode addresses frequent excuses and faulty practices in monitoring, including reliance on infrequent manual readings and outdated equipment. John explains the science behind fumigant...

Release the Hounds: Nuances of Safe and Effective Gas Application in Fumigation In Episode 8, John B. Mueller brings listeners deep into the crucial gas application phase of post-harvest fumigation. He opens by reinforcing safety, regulatory compliance, and the legal responsibilities of licensed fumigators, before responding to a listener's question about sealing hard-to-access leak points. Throug...

Sealing Strategies for Safer and More Effective Fumigation Applications Episode seven of All Things Fumigation, led by John B. Mueller, explores the vital role of sealing and containment in the fumigation process, drawing clever parallels to the workings of a hot air balloon. John B. Mueller discusses the significant effort—up to 80 percent of a successful fumigation—that goes into proper setup, s...

Episode 6 of All Things Fumigation brings together host John B. Mueller and guest Kade McConville, executive director of the Intreso Group, for a more in depth look into eFUME®, the latest ethyl formate-based fumigant. Kade McConville recounts the seven-year journey through US registration for eFUME®, emphasizing the investment of time and resources required for modern regulatory approval.  The co...

Benefits, Challenges, and the Path Forward Episode 5 of ATF introduces listeners to ethyl formate, branded as Efume, the first new postharvest fumigant in the United States in nearly seven decades. John B. Mueller lays the groundwork by explaining ethyl formate's origins, its chemical properties, and its approval process, emphasizing its unique status compared to conventional fumigants.  Spencer W...

This episode of All Things Fumigation focuses on the preparation phase of the fumigation process, building upon previous discussions about overall planning. John B. Mueller draws inspiration from Michael Jordan's perspective on success coming from preparation, tying this mindset to the world of fumigation. John walks listeners through the transition from macro-level planning to the granular detail...

Episode 3 of All Things Fumigation, hosted by John B. Mueller, centers on the principle that victory in pest control is determined before the actual fumigation process begins. Drawing inspiration from Sun Tzu's "Art of War," John underscores the importance of thorough planning and preparation in outsmarting pests. He details the key steps in fumigation planning, with a major focus on understanding...

Fumigation Market, an objective market overview The second episode of "All Things Fumigation" dives deep into the world of post-harvest fumigation, led by host John B. Mueller and moderator Kalah Schmitz. They begin by mapping out the major segments of the fumigation industry, such as structural, soil, post-harvest, and the emerging antimicrobial market. With a focus on post-harvest, John explains...

The Truth About Fumigation In this pilot episode of  All Things Fumigation , host John B. Mueller teams up with longtime industry ally and guest moderator Kalah Schmitz. Together, they lay the groundwork for bold, real-talk about fumigation in today's high-stakes structural and commodity fumigation landscape. With a combined six decades of field and leadership experience, John and Kalah break down...