Intro to Ethyl Formate: The New Kid in the Toolbox Part 2

Episode 6 of All Things Fumigation brings together host John B. Mueller and guest Kade McConville, executive director of the Intreso Group, for a more in depth look into eFUME®, the latest ethyl formate-based fumigant. Kade McConville recounts the seven-year journey through US registration for eFUME®, emphasizing the investment of time and resources required for modern regulatory approval.  The conversation highlights ethyl formate's favorable safety profile, including its GRAS status and lack of concerning residues, and details the specialized application equipment designed to handle its flammability and pressure hazards. Regulatory differences across countries are addressed, as well as the process of expanding the US label for broader commodity use, including treatments for brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB).  The episode also explores how eFUME®'s costs align with existing fumigants when considering dosage rates and operational efficiencies, such as faster treatment times. The potential for eFUME® as an organic solution is discussed, with ongoing efforts to source ethyl formate naturally for future certification. Key takeaways include the importance of industry support for successful adoption, the need for collaborative feedback, and the exciting role ethyl formate could play in sustainable and organic pest control practices. Key Segments [00:00:00] Part 2: Intro to Ethyl Formate: The New Kid in the Toolbox [00:05:50] Seven-Year Registration Journey of eFUME® [00:08:35] eFUME®: Product Hazards Explained [00:13:07] US Key Commodities Focus [00:23:35] Ethyl Formate Supply Challenges [00:26:47] Promoting New Fumigant Globally [00:28:44] Access to a new Substance Show Notes Host Bio: John B. Mueller has spent 40 years in the commodities fumigation trenches. He's the founder of The Fumigation Company and host of All Things Fumigation, where he shares straight-talk strategies and science-backed tools to improve safety, compliance, and performance across the post-harvest and structural fumigation world. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mueller-90499020/ Resources Website: thefumeco.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-fumigation-company/ Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllThingsFumigation