The process of removing or destroying pests such as insects, mites, or rodents from a space or object.
From disinfest + -ation (noun suffix). Developed as pest control became more systematic and scientific.
Ships arriving in ports sometimes require disinfestation to prevent invasive insects and rodents from spreading to new countries—it's a hidden part of global trade!
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