Fumigation is a method of pest control or the removal of harmful micro-organisms by completely filling an area with gaseous pesticides—or fumigants—to suffocate or poison the pests within.

What does it mean to fumigate a house?

Fumigation is the process of securely enclosing a house in a large tent or a series of tarps so that the pesticides can be safely released inside the sealed space. This technique ensures that fumes permeate the building and suffocate any pests living in your home.

What is fumigation in simple words?

Fumigation is the process of using chemical smoke to kill pests like insects or rodents. ... Today this noun refers specifically to pest control and the use of pesticides in the form of gas or smoke.