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Comparative practical application of two novel candidate fumigants
HAGIT NAVARRO*, SHLOMO NAVARRO
Green Storage Ltd. Argaman 5, Rishon letsion, Israel
ABSTRACT
In search for methyl bromide alternatives along with the wide use of phosphine, which its
efficacy is in decrease due to resistance development of stored-products insects and the need
for longer exposure times, two candidate fumigants have been tested against stored-products
insects. Both fumigants have the property to act within short exposure times on storage insects,
comparable to methyl bromide. Both fumigants were tested in: (a) laboratory scale trials on
2.85 L desiccators, (b) semi-commercial scale trials in 1.5 m3 PE laminated envelopes, and (c)
commercial trials scale trials on 8 m3 PE laminated envelopes or woven PVC cocoons. The PE
laminated envelopes and the PVC cocoons are suitable for fumigation of stored commodities,
can serve as flexible fumigation chambers, and have low fumigant permeability. Ethyl formate
(EtF) was tested for 12 h exposure time on the larval stage of Carpophilus hemipterus (L.) and
Plodia interpunctella (Hubner). Propylene oxide (PPO) was tested for 24 h exposure time on
adult stage of Oryzaephilus surinamensis (L.), Rhyzopertha dominica (Fabricus) and Tribolium
castaneum (Herbst). Since both fumigants are flammable and liquid at room temperature, both
of the fumigants were applied using an evaporator device which mixes the gas with the CO2
on site. Recommended dosage of EtF was 67.2 g m-3 in 352.8 g m-3CO2 and that of PPO was
35 g m-3in 437.5 g m-3CO2 were tested. Results show 100% mortality of all tested insects in
all trials. Toxicity in LD50 values for mammals of both fumigants, compared to phosphine, is
higher. EtF is easier for handling because of its higher boiling point than PPO.
Key words: Ethyl formate, Fumigation, PE laminated envelopes, Propylene oxide,
Stored-products insects
The use of methyl bromide (MB), after its phase
out in 2015, is only permitted globally for quarantine
and pre-shipment (QPS) treatments. In Israel and in
most parts of the world, the only alternative fumigant
for treatment of post-harvest of durables remaining is
phosphine. However, phosphine is characterized by
the long exposure time needed for successful control
and the emerging resistance of insects to the fumigant
(UNEP, 2006). For example, in China, Daulin et al.
(2007) reported on a resistance survey carried out in
2002, resistant strains to phosphine were detected
in 42% of all surveyed samples. The most resistant
Sitophilus oryzae (L.) strain had a resistance level to
PH3 of x305, and for Rhyzopertha dominica (Fabricius)
it was x315 (Daulin et al., 2007).
Cellular membranes of insects act as a sieve, and
prevent the phosphine molecules from entering the cell.
*Corresponding author e-mail: hnavarro@green-storage.co.il
Resistance to phosphine is probably due to reduced
uptake or active exclusion of phosphine through the
cell membranes. Heritable genetic factors have been
shown associated with phosphine in some insects, thus
it is clear that selection for resistance by inadequate
treatment could occur. Under-dosing and especially
insufficient exposure periods over many years are the
likely reason for the resistance to phosphine observed in
some strains of stored product pests (UNEP, 2006). The
potential of stored-product pests to develop phosphine
resistance is a severe concern as reported by many
researchers (Pimentel et al., 2008).Thus, biological and
operational factors contribute to the rate of resistance
development in insect (UNEP, 2006).
The global concern from the introduction of new
pests or new resistant strains of known grain storage
insect pest along with the phase out of MB increased
the interest for additional alternatives—a fumigant
that will be user friendly to environment, effective,
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2010).It is used as a synthetic flavouring agent in the
food industry and as fragrances; it is also a GRAS
registered food additive in some countries (Ducom,
2010). It decomposes slowly in water, releasing formic
acid and ethanol. Laboratory tests as a fumigant against
insect pests of food commodities and field trials on
bagged cereals, spices, pulses, dry fruits and oilcakes
have been carried out (Muthu et al., 1984).
The EtF has been registered in Israel as the product
Vapormate™, which is a low human risk fumigant
formulated by BOC Australia, a member of the Linde
Group, and contains 16.7 wt % EtF in liquid CO2
(Ryan and Bishop, 2003). The CO2 in VapormateTM
has been added to eliminate the flammability of the
EtF and to enhance efficacy by its synergistic effect
in reducing the time required to kill insects (Haritos
et al., 2006). However, shipping and handling of the
cylinders makes the fumigation very costly.
The aim of this work was to examine efficacy of
two flammable fumigants at their liquid phase with
CO2 to reduce their flammability and to increase their
effectiveness in controlling stored product pests.
rapid in action and at the same time should be on
an acceptable cost basis. Therefore, two fumigants
of choice considered were ethyl formate (EtF) and
propylene oxide (PPO).
Propylene oxide is an organic compound which
is a colourless volatile liquid that is produced on a
large scale industrially for the production of polyether
polyols used in making polyurethane plastics. PPO
boils at 35°C and is a liquid at normal temperature
and pressure. The United States Food and Drug
Administration has approved the use of PPO to sterilize
raw almonds [Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.] (beginning
on 1 September 2007, in response to two incidents of
contamination by Salmonella in commercial orchards,
one incident occurring in Canada and the other in the
United States. Pistachio nuts (Pistacia vera L.) can also
be subjected to PPO to control Salmonella. It is a safe
fumigant for use on food as a sterilant because it is
quickly converted to non-toxic glycols in the stomach.
Therefore, it has been used for food sterilization since
1958 (Griffith, 1999). It is also not an ozone depleter
and is environmentally benign. However, PPO is
flammable from 2.3% to 38.5% by volume in air.
Elimination of the flammability hazard of PPO can be
achieved by applying it under low pressure or in an
inert gas enriched atmosphere. Efficacy of PPO against
stored-product pests has been tested in laboratory scale
both by Navarro et al. (2004) and Hartsell et al. (2001)
which showed a greater efficacy on all life stages of
different stored-product pest species under either 92%
CO2 or under 100 mm Hg than with PPO by itself. Its
insecticidal properties under low pressure by killing all
stages of the confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum
Jacquelin du Val) (Navarro et al. 2004), the Indian
meal moth [Plodia interpunctella (Hubner)] and the
warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile Everts) at
concentrations as low as 100 g of PPO m3 (Griffith,
1999) has been demonstrated. Also, Isikber et al.
(2004) showed an efficacy of 26.1 g m-3 to control
four main stored-product species under low pressure
in only 4 h exposure.
Today, the Dried Fruit Association is using PPO
as a sterilant in the dried fruit industry in the USA.
PPO is an FDA approved fumigant to control microbial
contamination in dry and shelled walnuts, cocoa
(Theobroma cacao L.) powder and spices.
Another candidate fumigant is EtF which occurs
naturally in soil, water, vegetation such as orange
[Citrus × sinensis (L.) Osbeck] juice, honey, apples
(Malus pumila miller), pears (Pyrus sp.) and wine
and a range of raw and processed foods (from 0.05 to
1 mg kg -1). It is known to breakdown into naturally
occurring products — formic acid and ethanol (Ducom,
MATERIALS AND METHODS
All test insects were reared at Green Storage
Ltd. laboratory at 30±1ºC and 70±2% r.h. Test
insect species were: adults of Rhyzopertha dominica
(Fabricius),Tribolium castaneum (Herbst), and
Oryzaephilus surinamensis (L.) for the PPO tests.
Larva of Carpophilus hemipterus (L.) and Plodia
interpunctella were exposed to EtF. In addition, the
efficacy of the fumigant was tested compared to the
standard fumigant phosphine for 5 d exposure time.
Phosphine gas was produced at the laboratory and was
injected to the desiccator at a dosage of 2 mg L-1. Gas
measurements were taken at the beginning and at the
end of the exposure time.
There was only one set of bioassay with one point
of gas measurement in the laboratory trials. In the semicommercial trials there was one measurement point but
with three sets of bioassay; at the bottom, middle and
top of the big bag as well as at the commercial scale
trial. In the commercial scale trials, only two points of
gas measurement were taken, at the bottom and top.
Laboratory trials
PPO fumigation: Adults of R. dominica,
T. castaneum and O. surinamensis were placed into 22
mL glass vials together with about 3 g ground wheat
(Triticum sp.). Each glass vial together with the test
insects were placed into a 2.85 L gas-tight desiccator
used as a fumigation chamber. Each desiccator
contained 500 g polished rice (Oryza sativa L.) (11.5%
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removed from the fumigation chamber and placed
in an incubator at 30±1oC for 24 h before mortality
counts were made.
At the semi-commercial trials, there was one
measurement point but with three sets of bioassay; at
the bottom, middle and top of the big bag as well as
at the commercial scale trial.
Propylene oxide fumigation: Adults of R. dominica,
T. castaneum and O. surinamensis were placed into
22 mL glass vials together with about 3 g ground
wheat. Each glass vial together with the test insects
were placed into either 1.5 m3 GrainPro Inc. product
laminated PE made fumigation bubble containing
approximately 1 tonne of polished rice or 8 tonnes of
polished rice in a 9.8 m3 capacity PVC made flexible
fumigation chamber. The fumigant was introduced
into the bubble/flexible fumigation chamber to achieve
concentration of 35 g m-3along with 437.5 g m-3 CO2at
30±1oC for 24 h.
Ethyl formate fumigation: Larva of C. hemipterus
and P. interpunctella were placed into 22 mL glass
vials together with about 0.5 g of date fruit. Each glass
vial together with the test insects were placed into
either 1.5 m3 laminated PE made fumigation bubble
containing approximately 1 tonne of ‘Medjool’ dates
or 8 tonnes of ‘Deglet Noor’ dates in a 8 m3 capacity
laminated PE made flexible fumigation chamber. The
fumigant was introduced into the bubble to achieve
concentration of 67.2 g m-3 along with 352.8 g m-3
CO2at 30±1oC for 12 h.
m.c.). The fumigant was introduced into the desiccators
to achieve concentration of 35 g m-3 at 30±1oC for 24
h. The CO2 was first introduced using a gas syringe.
The fumigant was introduced at its liquid phase using
a syringe from a Aberco Ltd. (USA) PPO bottle. Gas
calculations were made according to the barometric
pressure of the day; the amount of gas which was
introduced into the desiccator was first vacuumed
from the air inside the desiccator. At the end of the
exposure time, the glass vials with the test insects were
removed from the fumigation chamber and placed in an
incubator at 30±1oC for 24 h before mortality counts
were made. Gas measurements were taken using PPO
ampoules (163SA 0.05–5.0% Sensidyne FL, USA
made) for every three test replicates.
EtF fumigation: Larva of C. hemipterus and P.
interpunctella were placed into 22 mL glass vials
together with about 0.5 g of date (Phoenix dactylifera
L.) fruit. Each glass vial together with the test insects
were placed into a 2.85 L gas-tight desiccators, used as
a fumigation chamber. The fumigant was introduced
into the desiccator to achieve concentration of 67.2 g
m-3 at 30±1oC for 12 h. The gas was introduced at its
liquid phase using a syringe from a Sigma-Aldritch
Ltd. bottle. Gas calculations were made according
to the barometric pressure of the day; the amount of
gas which was introduced into the desiccator was first
vacuumed from the air inside the desiccator. At the
end of the exposure time, the glass vials with the test
insects were removed from the fumigation chamber
and placed in an incubator at 30±1oC for 24 h before
mortality counts were made. Gas measurements were
taken using EtF monitoring device (G460model, GFG
Europe Ltd., UK) for every three test replicates.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Propylene oxide fumigation: Table 1 shows the
summary of the tests which were carried out on
laboratory, semi-commercial and commercial scale
trials to test the efficacy of the fumigant propylene
oxide (PPO) on T. castaneum, R. dominica and
O. surinamensis adults for 24 h exposure on polished
rice. The data shown is the average of three replicates
in each trial. Gas concentrations were measured using
test tubes for PPO. In addition, since the goal was
8% PPO with 92% CO2, measurements of CO2 were
carried out as well. Gas distribution at the beginning
of the exposure time was uneven because stratification
created. The bottom layer had most of the gas while
the upper layer had significantly less. With time,
distribution was achieved and, thus, at the end of
exposure time the gas concentration was more uniform.
The total time of gas flow was 1–1:30 min for the 1.5
m3 and 10–12 min for the 9.8 m3 fumigation cubes.
Phosphine exposure time was 5 d using phosphine
generated from UPL tablets. Average temperature of
the commodity at the semi-commercial and commercial
scale trials was 22±3°C.
Semi-commercial and commercial trials
Three semi-commercial and three commercial
trials were carried out using 1.5 and 8–10 m3,
accordingly, on flexible fumigation chambers to test
the efficacy of the fumigants. Test insects were placed
at the bottom, middle and top of each fumigation
chamber. Approximately 30 individuals of each insect
species were placed in 22 mL vials with its suitable
food. The fumigants were introduced using a special
evaporating machine designed to mix the fumigant
with CO2 on site. After pouring the calculated dosage,
the CO2was allowed to evaporate the fumigant into
the flexible fumigation chamber. At the end of each
fumigation process and before end of exposure time,
fumigant’s concentrations were taken. Only at the
commercial scale two points of gas measurements
were taken, at the bottom and top. At the end of the
exposure time, the glass vials with the test insects were
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of both fumigants (Griffith, 1999; Annis and Graver,
2000; Navarro et al., 2004; Isikber et al., 2004;
Finkelman et al., 2012) and as shown in Tables 1
and 2, in all trials we managed to obtain complete
mortality of adults and larva of the different pests
in short exposure times of 12 h for EtF and 24 h for
PPO. In this work, laboratory trials were carried out
for registration purposes, to avoid their flammability,
first the CO2 was introduced then the fumigants were
injected at their liquid phase. On semi-commercial and
commercial scale, the fumigant was applied through
a heating unit to enable evaporation of the gas, thus
to obtain adequate distribution. None of these works
discussed the mode of application of the fumigants
at commercial scale using liquid fumigant except the
work carried out by Ren and Mahon (2006) on 125
tonnes grain bin with liquid EtF.
The common practice of PPO today is in vacuum
chambers where the pressure is lowered to 100 mm Hg
then the fumigant is introduced (Aberco Inc., USA).
Use of vacuum chambers for insect control makes the
Ethyl formate fumigation:
Table 2 shows the summary of the tests which
were carried out at laboratory, semi-commercial and
commercial scale trials to test the efficacy of the
fumigant ethyl formate (EtF) on P. interpunctella and
C. hemipterus larva for 12 h exposure on dates. The
data shown are the average of three replicates in each
trial. Gas concentrations were measured using EtF
monitoring device which measuresV/V and converted
to gm-3. In addition, since the goal is 16% EtF with
84% CO2, measurements of CO2 were carried out as
well. Gas distribution at the beginning of the exposure
time was uneven and stratification was observed.
Therefore, the concentration of EtF at the beginning
of exposure time was the applied dosage.The bottom
layer holds most of the gas while the upper layer has
significantly less. Within time it is distributed, thus,
at the end of exposure time it was more uniform. The
total time of gas flow was 1–1:30 min for the 1.5 m3
and 12 min for the 8 m3 fumigation cubes.
Many studies have been done testing the efficacy
Table 1 Average of propylene oxide (PPO) concentration (gm–3), CO2(%) and mortality (%) of Tribolium castaneum, Rhyzopertha
dominica and O. surinamensis adults on laboratory, semi-commercial and commercial scale trials of PPO for 24 h
exposure on polished rice
Trial
Laboratory
Semicommercial
Commercial
PPO
T.
castaneum T0 (gm–3)
O.
surinamensis
R.
dominica
PPO T
100.00
100.00
100.00
PPO C
8.33
3.33
5.00
PH3 T
100.00
100.00
100.00
PH3 C
6.45
3.33
30.00
PPO T
100.00
100.00
100.00
PPO C
7.03
9.71
25.28
PPO T
100.00
100.00
100.00
PPO C
1.66
21.41
34.60
CO2T0 (%)
PPO
T24
(gm–3)
Top
18.23
Bottom
CO2T24 (%)
Top
Bottom
45.33
42.33
95.67
70.66
1,497.33* 1,079.33*
36.75
26.46
35.00
19.20
3.4
81.3
44.83
47.6
*, PH3 concentration; C, control; T, treatment
Table 2 Average of ethyl formate (Etf) concentration (gm-3), CO2(%) and mortality (%) of Plodia interpunctella and Carpohilus
hemipterus larva on laboratory, semi-commercial and commercial scale trials of EtF for 12 h exposure on dates
Laboratory
CO2T0 (%)
CO2T24 (%)
C.
hemipterus
P.
interpunctella
EtFT0
(gm–3)
EtFT12
(gm–3)
EtF T
100.00
100.00
67.2
66.6
EtF C
3.33
8.33
EtF T
100.00
100.00
70.0
34.53
1.23
51.00
12.33
13.00
70.0
30.29
4.10
80.50
24.00
22.50
Trial
Semicommercial
EtF C
6.06
5.00
Commercial
EtF T
100.00
100.00
EtF T
4.55
4.17
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Top
Bottom
21.25
Top
Bottom
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treatment very expensive which may not be afforded
in many cases.
In atmospheric pressure fumigation chambers, as in
all the trials carried out in this work, we used flexible
fumigation chambers. First step to ensure gas tightness
of the structure is to have the half time pressure decay
test in which could hold at least 5 min (Navarro,
1998). Then the gas injection point needs to be close
to floor level. During gas injection, excess air needs
to be expelled from the chamber. This air needs to be
vented outside to atmosphere through at least 160 mm
diameter vent pipe in the ceiling at the opposite end
of the chamber. Approximately 25% of the chamber
air will need to be vented out during gas injection due
to the expansion of the gaseous fumigant and carbon
dioxide. Gas Apps Australia P/L recommends when
gas injection is complete, vent needs to be switched
off and a circulation fan needs to be run for 1 h. in all
these trials, since we dealt with small volume that did
not exceed 10 m3, we allowed convection currents to
distribute gas, as seen from Tables 1 and 2.
Although USA’s PPO Label allows the use of
cylindered PPO, its use is extremely limited. Today
PPO is applied extensively under vacuum in the USA.
The same limitation is relevant to EtF which is applied
at large scale only from cylinders. In both methods,
costs are high; the vacuum chamber is expensive, also
the shipping and handling of the cylinders of both
fumigants are expensive.
Although this work on PPO had been carried
out on rice, it should be noted that there is no MRL
established for rice. On the other hand, EtF has
MRL’s for many products. It is also regarded by
some registration authorities as GRAS, and has higher
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