FUMIGATION

Fumigation

Fumigation is a method of pest control that completely fills an area with gaseous pesticides—or fumigants—to suffocate or poison the pests within. It is utilized for control of pests in buildings, soil, grain, and produce, and is also used during processing of goods to be imported or exported to prevent transfer of exotic organisms. This method also affects the structure itself, affecting pests that inhabit the physical structure, such as woodborers and drywood termites.

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fumigation

Noun

  1. The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection.
  2. Vapor raised in the process of fumigating.


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