SmartFume®: The Leading Chloropicrin Wood Pole Fumigant for Decay Control
Unrivaled Performance in Utility Pole Treatment for Long-Term Preservation
SmartFume® Halts and Prevents Internal Decay of Wood Structures
SmartFume® is designed to arrest and prevent internal decay in wood utility poles, pilings, railroad trestles, wood bridges and other wood structures exposed to the environment. The entrance of pathogens through cavities in the wood promotes internal decay and weakens the integrity of the structure. SmartFume®’s broad spectrum ability to arrest and prevent the internal existence of pathogens can double the life of vital wood structures.
SmartFume® destroys destructive fungi and insects and remains in the wood in quantities well above protection thresholds for up to 15 years.
SmartFume® Migrates Expansively Through Wood
Effective internal wood fumigant treatments must have the ability to migrate well beyond the area of treatment. Chloropicrin’s unequaled ability to travel through the wood at significant distances from the point of application makes SmartFume® exceptional in arresting and preventing decay.
SmartFume® Remains in the Wood
Fumigant treatments must remain in the wood for considerable periods of time in order to have assurance of sustained decay prevention. Chloropicrin has been shown to have a unique affinity to adhere to wood for extended periods of time. In research studies, scientists have discovered that Chloropicrin reacts with the lignin of the wood and forms bonds with the phenolic compounds within the wood resulting in chloropicrin residues remaining in the wood for more than 20 years after application. Chloropcirin’s unique affinity with wood gives wood structures, treated with SmartFume® unsurpassed longevity.
Ready to see for yourself?
SmartFume® is a restricted use pesticide only for use on wood structures by certified applicators.
After your application is approved, you will be able to order on our website or by phone or email.
SmartFume® liquid readily vaporizes into the wood allowing easy access to the inspection and treatment bore.
SmartFume® vaporizes readily to migrate and fumigate the wood. In contrast, granular fumigants don’t always dissolve and migrate into the wood. In fact, granular products may remain in a granular inactive state for years in the bore. As a result, the bore may be filled with solidified granular fumigants that are not fully useful to the wood. Remnant granular products have been known to block the hole from further treatment and inspection. SmartFume® used in conjunction with the SmartPlug® will never result in a blocked inspection hole due to unused chemical or a difficult to remove treatment cartridge.
SmartFume® is the effective solution for eradicating decay in elevated above ground pole areas.
SmartFume® provides a solution for arresting and preventing decay in upper pole areas. Increasingly, the problem of decay in the climbable reaches of poles has been a concern for utility companies. Untreated bolt holes, seasoning checks and cut-off pole tops all create a pathway for wood pathogens to migrate to the unprotected internal heartwood of the pole, destroying wood structure and strength.
SmartPlug’s ® innovative design allows SmartFume ® to be installed at an upwards vertical angle allowing access to higher reaches in wood structures. It is now possible to provide a full-length pole treatment with chloropicrin through the use of SmartFume ® .
Research demonstrates that chloropicrin significantly outperforms other fumigants in longevity and broad area of wood mitigation.
Chloropicrin is quickly destroyed by sunlight, therefore it does not destroy the ozone.
Chloropicrin has never been found in groundwater, due to its low solubility.
