noun a process of removing pests or insects by using fumigants
In agriculture, fumigation is used to control pests in stored grains, fruits, and vegetables to prevent spoilage and contamination.
Fumigation is also used in public health to control disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes and ticks in order to prevent the spread of diseases such as malaria and Lyme disease.
Fumigation is a common method used in pest control to eliminate insects, rodents, and other pests from buildings and structures.
In the context of a writer, fumigation may be used as a metaphor for clearing out negative thoughts or ideas to make room for new and fresh inspiration.
Psychologists may use fumigation as a metaphor for helping clients to 'fumigate' their minds from harmful thoughts or behaviors through therapy and counseling.
Pest control specialists are professionals who actually perform fumigation services to eliminate pests such as termites, bed bugs, or rodents from homes and buildings.
In agriculture, fumigation is used to control pests and diseases in crops and stored produce, and agricultural scientists may research and develop fumigation techniques for this purpose.