fumigant

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Eight pesticides were found at the air monitoring stations, including 1,3-dichloropropene, a fumigant and probable human carcinogen used to kill crop-damaging pests in soil.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re not using herbicides, not using pesticides, not using fumigants,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Both fumigants are designated in California as restricted materials, which require a county-issued permit for use because of their higher potential for harming human health compared with other pesticides.

From Los Angeles Times

Environmental Protection Agency for use as a pesticide in 1959, sulfuryl fluoride gained popularity after countries around the world agreed to phase out more reactive fumigants that were depleting the ozone layer, the researchers said.

From Science Daily

The fumigant is also used to protect grains, nuts and dried fruits from pests after they are harvested.

From Los Angeles Times