Why are wooden boxes needed fumigation
Wooden boxes fumigation is a compulsory measure to prevent harmful insects from harming the forest resources of importing countries, And it is also a preventive measure used to prevent damage to cargoes during the transportation.
Fumigation is done by adding fumigants, such as smoke or gas into wooden boxes so that they react chemically with wood components to produce fumigant chemicals that can kill insects, bacteria, fungi and other pathogens.
There are many countries require fumigation of the wood packaging .For example, goods imported from Australia need to provide proof of non-wooden packaging. If it is wood packed, it must be fumigated.