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2. Termites infesting your home? Here's how to identify ... - AOL

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   Fumigation: Fumigation is reserved for severe and extensive termite infestations. It involves sealing the structure and introducing a gas that penetrates the wood and kills the termite.

3. Pest control - Wikipedia

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   Tent fumigation of a house in the United States . Fumigation is the treatment of a structure to kill pests such as wood-boring beetles by sealing it or surrounding it with an airtight cover such as a tent, and fogging with liquid insecticide for an extended period, typically of 24–72 hours. This is costly and inconvenient as the structure ...

4. Does homeowners insurance cover termites? - AOL

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   The cost of termite extermination depends on a few factors, including the number of termites and the termite colony’s size. Small infestations are usually less expensive to treat, and widespread ...

5. Fumigation - Wikipedia

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   Fumigation is a hazardous operation. Generally it is a legal requirement that the operator who carries out the fumigation operation holds official certification to perform the fumigation, as the chemicals used are toxic to most forms of life, including humans. [1] Post operation ventilation of the area is a critical safety aspect of fumigation.

6. Termite - Wikipedia

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   The damage caused by termites costs the southwestern United States approximately $1.5 billion each year in wood structure damage, but the true cost of damage worldwide cannot be determined. [ 236 ] [ 245 ] Drywood termites are responsible for a large proportion of the damage caused by termites. [ 246 ]

7. Pesticide - Wikipedia

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   The word pesticide derives from the Latin pestis (plague) and caedere (kill). [5]The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has defined pesticide as: . any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, or controlling any pest, including vectors of human or animal disease, unwanted species of plants or animals, causing harm during or otherwise interfering with the ...