Fumigant

Name:
Fumigant
Detailed information:
A toxic agent in vapor form that destroys rodents, insects, and infectious organisms; a type of pesticide. The most effective temperature for their use is approximately 70F. They are used chiefly in enclosed or limited areas (barns, greenhouses, ships' holds, and the like) and also are applied locally to soils, grains, fruits, and garments. Some commonly used fumigants are formaldehyde, sulfur dioxide and other sulfur compounds, hydrogen cyanide, methyl bromide, carbon tetrachloride, p-dichlorobenzene, and ethylene oxide. Care must be used when handling and applying fumigants because of their toxicity.See Repellent; Pesticide.