fumigation. Treatment with a pesticide active ingredient that is a gas under treatment conditions.
fungicide. A pesticide used for control of fungi.
Fumigation Use of gas or vapors that sterilize soils or containers
Fungicide A chemical used to kill fungus, ills, diseases or viruses.
Fusiform Spindle-shaped; tapering to each end from a smaller mid-section.
Soil fumigation before planting is ineffective in controlling Phytophthora root and crown rots because the fumigant never completely eradicates existing inoculum from the soil and Phytophthora spp. are easily reintroduced.
Conventionally, soilborne pathogens are controlled by soil fumigation or by addition of chemical fungicides to the soil.
The thrips sometimes attack early cucumbers, and are to be destroyed by fumigation. The red spider rarely makes its appearance; when it does water must have been improperly withheld.
You may have heard of it before, but it might be good to know all about the Boxelder beetle before you panic and have your house tented for fumigation.
History Traditionally used to give gin its taste. Also Juniper branches were burnt for fumigation purposes.
Growing pattern Evergreen shrub.
Reduce populations of nematode vectors and weed hosts by cultivating the future orchard sites for two years before planting. Soil fumigation can be used to reduce nematode and weed levels but is neither economically efficient nor environmentally ...
It will be too late for natural predators to multiply in sufficient numbers to act as a control. If using a spray, beware of increasing the humidity of the greenhouse too much; fumigation may be more appropriate.
 See also: Plant, Pest, Insect, Pest control, Pest management
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