- For how long can I use the Zerofly hermetic bag?
Zerofly hermetic bag can be used for up to 2 years
- How does the bag protect my food items from internal insect infestation?
The bag is laminated with a special film that provides enhanced oxygen barrier properties. Insect converts oxygen to water for them to remain alive. Once insect use up the oxygen in the bag they cannot get more oxygen from outside due to the oxygen barrier and therefore dies off after few days
- How does the bag protect my food items from external insect infestation?
The external layer of the bag contains Deltamethrin. a NAFDAC approved insecticide belonging to the pyrethroid family. Pyrethroids are the man-made versions of pyrethrins, natural insecticides from chrysanthemum flower. This prevents insects from penetrating the bag externally as it burns their mouth and they die off.
- Is it important to tie the bag properly?
It is important to tie the bag properly as this prevents air from accessing the bag through loose tying.
- What is the best way to tie the bag properly?
Twist the bag from the top till you get to the "fill" mark. Tie it tightly to prevent air from passing through the bag. Bend the bag downwards from tying point and tie again tightly.
- I am still confused about how to tigh the bag, how can I learn more about it?
Watch the demo on the website www.bagcozerofly.com, on Instagram and facebook page @bagcosupersack or read the tying instruction on the body of the bag
- Is Deltamethrin harmful to humans?
Deltamethrin is a broad-spectrum insecticide fast killing and food safe. Zero residues in maize and food stored after 2 years. Approved by UN World Health Organisation and NAFDAC.
- Is Zerofly hermetic bag effective for all insect types?
Zerofly hermetic bag is effective for all insect types.All insect are dead within 24 hours when they try to attack the bag externally. None of these insects will be able to bore/ chew through ZeroFly bags for 1 full year.
- If my food items are heavily infested with insects, can the bag make them to die off?
Yes, if your food items are heavily infested put them in the bag and tie them secured as shown in our videos and leave it for 3 weeks. All insects inside the bag will run out of oxygen and will not be able to get oxygen from outside. This will make all the insect to die off naturally.
- Is there any chemical inside the bag that kills the insects?
No there is no chemical inside the bag. The insects die off naturally when they use up oxygen already inside the bag and could not get more from outside the bag
- Is the bag NAFDAC approved?
Yes the bag is NAFDAC approved
- Is the bag water proof?
Yes BAGCO Zerofly hermetic bag is waterproof
- Is there any side effect of using Bagco Zerofly hermetic bag?
There is no known side effect of using BAGCO Zerofly hermetic bag