Industries
Import & Export Fumigation
Phytosanitary Compliance, Export Fumigation & USDA/APHIS Coordination
International cargo moves under strict phytosanitary regulations, and one missing treatment or incomplete certificate can mean rejection, port delays, demurrage, or destroyed cargo. FSS supports exporters, importers, freight forwarders, manufacturers, grain handlers, and agricultural shippers with compliant fumigation and treatment that keeps cargo moving and clears inspection the first time.
45+ years of fumigation expertise with USDA/APHIS coordination. FSS combines regulatory expertise, certified Midwest inland treatment sites, and responsive scheduling, with one of the highest concentrations of certified entomologists in the industry.
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USDA-Compliant Phytosanitary & QPS Fumigation
Export and import fumigation often falls under Quarantine and Pre-Shipment (QPS) rules governed by the USDA APHIS Treatment Manual and destination-country requirements.
- Works directly with USDA and APHIS officials
- Performs fumigations under regulatory supervision when required
- Issues compliant fumigation certificates and manages permits
- Supports inbound USDA Emergency Action Notice (EAN) fumigations
ISPM 15 Wood Packaging Compliance & IPPC Stamping
More than 170 countries follow IPPC standards. Under ISPM 15, wood packaging used in international trade must be treated and marked. FSS performs methyl bromide treatments and applies the required IPPC mark for pallets, crates, dunnage, cable drums, spools, packing cases, and wooden shipping supports, preventing rejection, port delays, and re-export costs.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Export Treatments
FSS is an approved BMSB treatment provider for the Australia and New Zealand seasonal measures (September 1 to April 30), with certified Midwest locations in Chicago, Louisville, Columbus, and Indianapolis. Services include container fumigation, breakbulk treatments, forwarding-yard fumigation, and heated fumigation for winter compliance.
Midwest Inland Export Advantage
Compliance does not have to begin at the port. FSS treats cargo inland before vessel loading to avoid port congestion, drayage fees, scheduling conflicts, and last-minute compliance failures, giving exporters tighter logistics control and lower total cost.
Container & Bulk Cargo Fumigation
FSS treats containerized cargo, bulk grain and DDGS exports, machinery and equipment, logs and lumber, seed and agricultural commodities, and wood packaging.
- Methyl bromide (QPS & ISPM 15)
- Sulfuryl fluoride
- Phosphine
- Carbon dioxide (select organic applications)
Treatment is selected by destination-country requirements, commodity type, label allowances, and conditions, so the correct treatment is applied the first time.
Import Fumigation & USDA Holds
Shipments entering the U.S. may be detained under USDA inspection. FSS supports importers facing Emergency Action Notices, pest interception holds, and required quarantine or clearance treatments, coordinating directly with regulatory officials to restore cargo movement quickly.
FSS Services for Import & Export
We tailor a coordinated program to your facility — combining monitoring, prevention, and targeted control. Services most relevant to import & export operations.
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Order fumigants, monitoring, and safety equipment online, or contact us for treatment scheduling.
Common Pests in Import & Export
Import & Export environments face ongoing pressure from stored product insects and rodents. Accurate identification drives the right control strategy — explore the species we manage.
Why Import & Export Facilities Choose FSS
Unlike general pest providers, FSS specializes in stored product protection.
We built our brand by protecting yours.
Stored Product Specialists
Not general pest control — entomology-driven protection.
Remote Monitoring & Data
Real-time insect and rodent monitoring with trend analysis.
Audit-Ready Documentation
Records built for GFSI, SQF, BRC, FDA, and FSMA.
Full-Service Capability
Daily IPM plus large-scale fumigation and decontamination.
Midwest Footprint, National Reach
Responsive service where you operate.
Integrated, Not One-Size-Fits-All
Programs scaled to your facility and risk profile.
Protect Your Import & Export Operation
Facing elevated insect pressure, preparing for an audit, or evaluating a new pest management partner? FSS will assess your Import & Export facility and recommend the right program.
CERTIFIED EXPORT TREATMENT CAPABILITIES
- USDA/APHIS Certified Fumigations
- Australian Offshore BMSB
- ISPM 15 Wood Packaging
- Quarantine & Pre-Shipment (QPS)
- Logs & Lumber
- USAID Food-Aid Cargo
- Dried Distillers Grains (DDGS)
Dedicated export fumigation facilities in Westfield, IN · Corydon, IN (Louisville area) · Lockbourne, OH (Columbus area) · Joliet & Heyworth, IL — plus on-site treatment at ports, railheads, and your facility.