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disinfestation
Subject Category
H Health and Pathology
Definition
The application of any chemical, biological or physical procedures intended to eliminate undesired species (rodents, insects etc.).
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Broader Term
control methods
pest control
Related Term
lice infestations
mite infestations
tick infestations
Spanish
desinfestación
Term Number
28786