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fumigation

[fyoo-mi-gey-shuhn] / ˌfyu mɪˈgeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
airing out
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But “it’s hard to see homeowners putting up their own fumigation tents.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

One of the most widely used treatments for drywood termites is fumigation, in which a home is sealed under a tent and filled with gas to kill the insects.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

Colombia will also restart fumigation to destroy coca crops, a practice halted since 2015 and strongly opposed by Petro as a senator.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

The Salvation Army said this was due to the fumigation process of their rooms.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Papá was sure the fumigation had taken care of the problem.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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