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

Release Date: 11/18/2025

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

All Things Fumigation

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...

Intro to Ethyl Formate: The New Kid in the Toolbox

All Things Fumigation

Benefits, Challenges, and the Path Forward Episode 5 of ATF introduces listeners to ethyl formate, branded as Efume, the first new postharvest fumigant in the United States in nearly seven decades. John B. Mueller lays the groundwork by explaining ethyl formate’s origins, its chemical properties, and its approval process, emphasizing its unique status compared to conventional fumigants. Spencer Walsh, an expert in postharvest fumigation, provides historical context and discusses how ethyl formate stands out for its incredible efficacy against mites and other surface pests, especially...

Mastering Fumigation Preparation

All Things Fumigation

This episode of All Things Fumigation focuses on the preparation phase of the fumigation process, building upon previous discussions about overall planning. John B. Mueller draws inspiration from Michael Jordan’s perspective on success coming from preparation, tying this mindset to the world of fumigation. John walks listeners through the transition from macro-level planning to the granular details of preparation, emphasizing that these practices are not just good management but legal requirements governed by the pesticide label and state law. A central focus is the Fumigation Management...

Fumigation Safety & Training

All Things Fumigation

Episode 3 of All Things Fumigation, hosted by John B. Mueller, centers on the principle that victory in pest control is determined before the actual fumigation process begins. Drawing inspiration from Sun Tzu’s "Art of War," John underscores the importance of thorough planning and preparation in outsmarting pests. He details the key steps in fumigation planning, with a major focus on understanding environmental conditions such as facility and commodity temperatures, which directly affect fumigant concentration and exposure time. John highlights the difference in efficacy between various...

Foundational Fumigation

All Things Fumigation

Fumigation Market, an objective market overview The second episode of "All Things Fumigation" dives deep into the world of post-harvest fumigation, led by host John B. Mueller and moderator Kalah Schmitz. They begin by mapping out the major segments of the fumigation industry, such as structural, soil, post-harvest, and the emerging antimicrobial market. With a focus on post-harvest, John explains the types of commodities involved, from bulk grains like wheat and rice to specialty crops like tree nuts and spices. The conversation also distinguishes the event-driven, industrial nature of...

Introduction to The Fumigation Company

All Things Fumigation

The Truth About Fumigation In this pilot episode of All Things Fumigation, host John B. Mueller teams up with longtime industry ally and guest moderator Kalah Schmitz. Together, they lay the groundwork for bold, real-talk about fumigation in today’s high-stakes structural and commodity fumigation landscape. With a combined six decades of field and leadership experience, John and Kalah break down what fumigation is, what it isn’t, and what led John to launch The Fumigation Company. They swap stories from the field about the myths and mechanics of this commonly misunderstood practice,...

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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: John.Mueller@TheFumeCo.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllThingsFumigation

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