noun
- the processes of applying smoke, vapor, or gas to disinfect or kill pests
Usage: plural form of fumigation
Examples
- The apartment building required multiple fumigations to eliminate the termite problem.
- Regular fumigations help prevent insect damage in grain storage facilities.
- The health department ordered fumigations of all restaurants in the affected area.
- Fumigations using sulfur dioxide are common in wine production.
- The ship underwent fumigations before entering the port.
- Professional fumigations can be expensive but are often necessary for severe infestations.