Soil fumigation

Pronunciation
/SOYL FOO-mig-AY-shun/
Category
Pest Control
Singular
soil fumigation
Plural
soil fumigations

Definition

A preplant chemical treatment of soil, using a pesticide product that converts to form a volatile gas. The gas diffuses through open pore space throughout the soil to provide soil-borne pest and disease control.

Etymology

From 'soil' and 'fumigation'.

Example

Soil fumigation is used to control a wide range of soil-borne pests and diseases before planting crops.

Related Terms

  • Pesticides
  • Crop protection
  • Soil-borne pests
  • Disease control