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Fumigation

Fumigation is a big word that means getting rid of bad bugs that live in and around buildings.

Imagine you have a little bug in your room that is really hard to catch. Maybe it's hiding in your closet or your bed, and you can't find it no matter how much you look. Now imagine that bug is not just one but thousands and thousands of tiny bugs. That's called an infestation, and it's a big problem because those bugs don't just look gross, they can also make you very sick.

So what do you do when you can't catch all those tiny bugs? That's where fumigation comes in. Fumigation is like a very strong medicine that can kill all the bugs in your room, even the ones you can't see.

Here's how it works: the fumigator comes to your house with big tanks of special gas that are designed to kill bugs. They seal up your house by closing all the doors and windows, and then they release the gas inside your house. The gas is invisible, so you won't be able to see it or smell it, but it's very powerful and can get into every nook and cranny of your house, including inside your walls and furniture.

The gas stays in your house for a few hours, and during that time, it kills all the bugs. After a few hours, the fumigator comes back and opens up your house to let all the gas out. They usually have special fans that can blow the gas out faster.

The gas is very safe for people to breathe once it's gone, but it's very dangerous for bugs. That's why it's so effective at getting rid of infestations.

So that's fumigation in a nutshell. It's a way to kill all the bugs in your house using a special gas. It's like medicine for your house, and it helps keep you safe and healthy.
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