Disinfest: meaning, definitions and examples
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disinfest
[ ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛst ]
pest control
To disinfest means to rid an area or object of pests or parasites. This process often involves the use of chemical substances or other means to eliminate these unwanted organisms.
Synonyms
cleanse, eliminate, exterminate, rid
Examples of usage
- We need to disinfest the garden to get rid of the aphids.
- The hotel was disinfested after reports of bed bugs.
- They decided to disinfest the warehouse before storing food products.
- The veterinarian recommended to disinfest the pets regularly.
Translations
Translations of the word "disinfest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desinfetar
🇮🇳 दूषित करना
🇩🇪 desinfizieren
🇮🇩 disinfeksi
🇺🇦 дезінфікувати
🇵🇱 dezynfekować
🇯🇵 消毒する
🇫🇷 désinfecter
🇪🇸 desinfectar
🇹🇷 dezavantajlı hale getirmek
🇰🇷 소독하다
🇸🇦 تعقيم
🇨🇿 dezinfikovat
🇸🇰 dezinfikovať
🇨🇳 消毒
🇸🇮 dezinfekcija
🇮🇸 sýra
🇰🇿 дезинфекциялау
🇬🇪 დეზინფექცია
🇦🇿 dezinfeksiya
🇲🇽 desinfectar
Etymology
The word 'disinfest' originates from the combination of the prefix 'dis-', indicating removal or reversal, and the Latin root 'infestare', which means to infest or disturb. The term emerged in the early 20th century as pest control became a significant concern in both domestic and agricultural settings. As societies became more aware of the health risks posed by pests, particularly in relation to diseases, the need for strategies that could effectively 'disinfest' environments gained traction. The verb has since been adopted into common parlance in various fields, including public health, agriculture, and urban pest management, reflecting its importance in promoting sanitary conditions.