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What is the primary purpose of container fumigation?
What is the primary purpose of container fumigation?
- To reduce the weight of the shipping containers
- To eliminate pests and pathogens from shipping containers (correct)
- To increase the shelf life of the cargo inside the container
- To improve the structural integrity of the shipping containers
Which of the following is a commonly used chemical in container fumigation?
Which of the following is a commonly used chemical in container fumigation?
- Carbon monoxide
- Sodium hydroxide
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Methyl bromide (MeBr) (correct)
What is the main method for eliminating pests and pathogens during chemical fumigation?
What is the main method for eliminating pests and pathogens during chemical fumigation?
- Enhancing their metabolic process
- Stimulating their reproductive cycles
- Boosting their cell development
- Targeting their respiratory systems (correct)
What is a potential drawback of chemical fumigation in shipping containers?
What is a potential drawback of chemical fumigation in shipping containers?
Why is high-temperature treatment an alternative to chemical fumigation?
Why is high-temperature treatment an alternative to chemical fumigation?
What is the primary benefit of container fumigation for cargo inside the shipping container?
What is the primary benefit of container fumigation for cargo inside the shipping container?
What is the primary purpose of fumigating shipping containers?
What is the primary purpose of fumigating shipping containers?
Why is high-temperature fumigation considered a smart alternative to chemical fumigation?
Why is high-temperature fumigation considered a smart alternative to chemical fumigation?
What is a common packaging material that often requires fumigation for shipping containers?
What is a common packaging material that often requires fumigation for shipping containers?
Which type of cargo is highly vulnerable to pest infestation and requires fumigation?
Which type of cargo is highly vulnerable to pest infestation and requires fumigation?
Why should perishable cargo like fruits and vegetables undergo fumigation?
Why should perishable cargo like fruits and vegetables undergo fumigation?
What risk do wood-harboring pests pose when they infiltrate the local ecosystem?
What risk do wood-harboring pests pose when they infiltrate the local ecosystem?
What potential consequence does pathogen contamination in shipping containers have?
What potential consequence does pathogen contamination in shipping containers have?
In what way is high-temperature fumigation different from chemical fumigation?
In what way is high-temperature fumigation different from chemical fumigation?
What is a major advantage of high-temperature fumigation compared to chemical fumigation?
What is a major advantage of high-temperature fumigation compared to chemical fumigation?
What is one of the specific applications of high-temperature fumigation?
What is one of the specific applications of high-temperature fumigation?
