fumigation
Toxic gas treatment
Fumigation is the process of filling an enclosed space with gaseous pesticides or disinfectants to kill pests, insects, or pathogens.
Buildings are fumigated before demolition or to eliminate termites; shipping containers undergo fumigation to prevent spreading invasive species.
The process typically requires sealing the space and evacuating people temporarily: The apartment building was tented for fumigation.
Toxic agent targeting pests
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- rodenticideSubstance lethal to rats
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
miticide · phosphine · formaldehyde · gas · vapor · aerosol · spray · fog
Bulk goods storage building
- granaryBuilding for storing cereals
- siloAgricultural storage tower
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- museumPublic exhibit space
archive · library · home · building · tent · chamber · soil · storage
Wood-eating social insects
- bedbugsBlood-feeding mattress insects
- cockroachesHardy household insect pests
- rodentsGnawing mammal order
- mosquitoesBlood-drinking flying insects
ants · mites · lice · fleas · weevils · moths · beetles · larvae
Removal from danger
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- aerationInfusing with oxygen
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
hazmat · certification · licensed · regulation · clearance · monitoring · detector
Eliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- sanitizationCleaning to remove pathogens
- pest-controlManaging unwanted organisms
Staying in portable shelter
- sealingMaking impermeable
- tarpingCovering with heavy fabric
- foggingMoisture condensing on surfaces
- vaporizationConversion to gas
spraying · gassing · chamber · enclosure · vacuum · aeration · ventilation · penetration
insecticide
Toxic agent targeting pests
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- rodenticideSubstance lethal to rats
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
larvicide · miticide · phosphine · formaldehyde · gas · vapor · aerosol · spray · fog · smoke
warehouse
Bulk goods storage building
- granaryBuilding for storing cereals
- siloAgricultural storage tower
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
museum · archive · library · home · building · tent · chamber · soil · storage · quarantine
termites
Wood-eating social insects
- bedbugsBlood-feeding mattress insects
- cockroachesHardy household insect pests
- rodentsGnawing mammal order
mosquitoes · ants · mites · lice · fleas · weevils · moths · beetles · larvae · nymphs
evacuation
Removal from danger
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- aerationInfusing with oxygen
- respiratorBreathing protection device
toxicity · hazmat · certification · licensed · regulation · clearance · monitoring · detector
disinfection
Eliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- sanitizationCleaning to remove pathogens
pest-control · quarantine · preservation · biosecurity · prevention
tenting
Staying in portable shelter
vaporization · spraying · gassing · chamber · enclosure · vacuum · aeration · ventilation · penetration · dispersal
- cleaningcleaning, clean, housekeeping, clean up, daily cleaning
- pest controlinsecticide, rat trap, pesticide, mousetrap, exterminator
- Decontaminationdisinfection, sanitization, sterilization, bleaching, scrubbing
- disease controlquarantine zone, medical quarantine, mandatory quarantine, home quarantine, self-quarantine
- disinfectiondisinfection, sterilization, sanitization, disinfectant spray, disinfecting wipes
- farm safetyfarm safety, injury prevention, safety training, protective gear, PPE
fumigationtrapping
Catching with concealed devices
spraying · biological control · baiting · physical barriers · hand-picking
fumigationventilation
Circulation of fresh air
aeration · degassing · airing out · air purification · decontamination
fumigationcultivation
Fostering growth through care
incubation · breeding · nurturing · habitat creation · life support
- fumigation tentSealed cover for pesticide treatment