Do the ESC-EcO2 treatments leave any residues on products?
No, the ESC-EcO2 techniques do not leave any residues on the products. They are safe for people and the environment, as we do not use any toxic gasses.

Do the environmental-friendly techniques of ESC-EcO2 deliver the same results as treatment with Methyl Bromide?
Yes, the ESC-EcO2 techniques control insects in every stage of life – a mortality rate of 99.996% Lt (Lethal termination). Our treatment technique has the advantage that it easily fits in existing logistics and production processes.

Are the ESC-EcO2 techniques also suitable for preventive treatments?
Yes, the advantage of preventive treatment for importing products is that all production lines and stocks remain clean.

The techniques are also extremely suitable for treatment of products in silos, barges, warehouses and more.

Does ESC-EcO2 have an environmental-friendly solution for the treatment of wooden export packaging materials?
Yes, ESC-EcO2 has several treatment facilities throughout the Netherlands, Belgium, and now in Bali, Indonesia.

We treat all kinds of wooden packaging material with Heat treatment according to international regulations such as ISPM 15.

How long does treatment take? Is the wood marked?
After scheduling an appointment with an ESC-EcO2 team member, you can deliver the packaging materials for treatment at our treatment facility in Denpasar. Within 24 hours, the wood is fully treated, marked and certified, ready for transport worldwide.

Does ESC-EcO2 have a solution for the treatment of wooden packaging material that includes the goods to be exported?
Yes, the ESC-EcO2 QPS Treatment is specifically developed for containers, general cargo and big bags, containing wooden pallets, packaging materials and dunnage.

The packaging materials together with the goods are treated as one using a combination of heat and low-oxygen. The low-oxygen level prevents the goods from oxidation. The entire treatment takes just 48 hours at most.

Does ESC-EcO2 have a solution for the environmental-friendly fumigation of containers?
Yes, containers loaded with untreated wooden packaging materials and dunnage can be treated with the ESC-EcO2 QPS Treatment.

The packaging materials together with the goods are treated as one using a combination of heat and low-oxygen.

The temperature is controlled in strict compliance with Quarantine and Pre-shipment rules, while the low-oxygen level prevents the goods from oxidation. Once the containers are treated and the wood is marked and certified, it is ready for transport worldwide.

Is it necessary to degas containers after treatment with ESC-EcO2’s QPS Treatment?
No, it is not necessary to degas containers after treatment with the QPS Treatment.

The process is free of harmful chemicals and fumes, thus containers treated with the QPS treatment do not require degassing, the quality of the products does not deteriorate, and risks pertaining to safety and the environment are eliminated.

Is ESC-EcO2 certified to treat wooden packaging materials according to national and international regulations?
Yes, ESC-EcO2 is certified by the “Stichting Markering Houten Verpakkingen” (SMHV). The SMHV is the Dutch certification body who looks after the certification and registration of companies who produce, treat or manufacture wooden packaging materials according to the national and international regulations. Similar certification also applied in Indonesia by Department of Agriculture – Plant Quarantine.

Are the ESC-EcO2 Techniques suitable for the treatment of consumer products or animal food?
Yes, the ESC-EcO2 Techniques are environmental-friendly and no toxic gasses are used. Consumer products or animal feed can thus be treated with one of our techniques without causing any consequences for human or animal health.

May individuals bring antiques, furniture and art for ESC-EcO2 treatment to control, for example, wood borers?
Yes, ESC-EcO2 can treat antiques, art and furniture to control insects including the death-watch beetle and wood borer.