Top 10 Things to Know

IGI Carbon Dioxide™ (CO₂) as a pest management solution checks a lot of boxes when it comes to burrowing rodent control and insect fumigation. Liphatech’s John Murphy shares insights on this strategy.

1. Add Gas to Your Pest Control Strategy

EPA-registered IGI CO2 Powered by Liphatech is an alternative rodent control system available to PMPs and fumigation professionals. CO₂ must be registered with the EPA to be used as a pesticide.

2. A Viable Option in Evolving Times

The use of CO as a pesticide is consistent with IPM protocols and ideologies. This is especially important as certain states and the pest industry look to alternative methods for controlling pests.

3. It’s All in the Cylinder

IGI CO is not a machine but a system – IGI CO cylinders can be delivered right to your business. It is 99.9% carbon dioxide that can be quietly applied. IGI CO is non-flammable, colorless and odorless.

4. Burrowing Rodent Eliminator

The system’s “The Eliminator” Injection Device is specially designed to kill pests such as rats in their burrows. Applying to burrows at a low rate of pressure and at a regulated amount, it replaces oxygen in burrows, asphyxiating rodents.

5. Pest Control in the Hole

IGI CO is truly a game changer. We use it to treat burrows in municipal, residential, commercial and field settings – even next to occupied buildings. It can be used when other rodenticides are not allowed.

6. Different Pests, Same Results

Burrowing rodents that can be controlled with IGI CO2 include rats, groundhogs, ground squirrels, pocket gophers, moles and voles.

7. Unmatched Technical Expertise for Solving Rodent Problems

Before you start using CO gas, Liphatech provides a full demonstration. We show PMPs how to regulate gas flow and probe holes with The Eliminator. Understanding rodent behavior is key, and an inspection can provide more insight about active burrows and runways.

8. IGI CO Works for Commodities Fumigation Too

IGI CO is also approved for the treatment of agriculture commodities against a wide variety of insect pests. Silos, storages, trucks, trailers, sealed railroad cars and cargo ships can be fumigated with IGI CO.

9. Certified Organic for Pest Management Programs

IGI CO is not organic, but it is certified for use post-crop harvest under the USDA National Organic Program to fumigate producer crops. Fumigation with IGI CO leaves nothing behind after proper venting, nor does it affect the taste of fumigated product.

10. Reduce Fumigation Time to Four Days with Right Seal

Improved methods for holding CO are recommended for effective control. With a proper seal, producer operations can realize a reduction in hold time to 3 or 4 days with IGI CO.

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