Disinfestation

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Disinfestation

(Russian dezinvaziia, from dez- and Latin invasio, attack), destruction in the external environment of embryonic elements (eggs and larvae of helminths and oocysts of coccidia, for example) of the causative agents of parasitic diseases of humans, animals, and plants. Among the means used to accomplish this are the mechanical (tidying up, cleaning, and washing premises and replowing the land), physical (fire, dry heat, steam, sunlight, and ultraviolet radiation), chemical (wood naphtha, iodine monochloride, carbathione, and caustic soda), and biological. To determine the effectiveness of disinfestation, test samples (scrapings) are taken from various sections of the object, embryonic elements are isolated from them by appropriate methods, and the viability of the elements is determined by culturing in an incubator, by microscopy, or by biological testing.

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Shennan C Muramoto J Koike S Anaerobic soil disinfestation is an alternative to soil fumigation for control of some soilborne pathogens in strawberry production Plant Pathol 2017 https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.1272110.1111/ppa.12721

Xu Y Goodhue RE Chalfant JA Economic viability of steam as an alternative to preplant soil fumigation in California strawberry production Hortscience 2017 523 4017 https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI11486-1610.21273/HORTSCI11486-16 Fennimore SA Goodhue RE Soil disinfestation with steam: A review of economics, engineering, and soil pest control in California strawberry Int J Fruit Sci 2016 2https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2016.119531210.1080/15538362.2016.1195312

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In preparation for anaerobic soil disinfestation, rice bran is applied to the planting field.

Anaerobic soil disinfestation was very effective in suppressing Verticillium dahliae in soils, and it resulted in 85% to 100% of the marketable fruit yield observed with fumigated controls in coastal California strawberries.

TIF film, substrates and nonfumigant soil disinfestation maintain fruit yields

open procedure with publication in the ojeu for the conclusion of a framework agreement for the provision of disinfestation services in the health field.

Framework Agreement For The Provision Of Disinfestation Services In The Health Area (portugal-lisbon: Disinfecting And Exterminating Services)

Performing disinsection - disinfestation activities include treatments against cockroaches, Ants, Fleas, Moths, Mosquitoes, Bed bugs, Scabbards, Etc.

Disinfestation And Deratization Of The Buildings Of The General Directorate For The Execution Of Punishments And Its Territorial Services

Tenders are invited for "Disinfestation and Deratization Services for Areas and Objects in the Municipality of Tutrakan".

"disinfestation And Deratization Services For Areas And Objects In The Municipality Of Tutrakan". All Terrestrial Disinsection Services (including The Value Of The Preparation) Against Mosquitoes, Fleas And Ticks And Deratization Activities On The Territo

Contract notice: disinfestation, disinfection and rat extermination services, premises, open spaces and mobile equipment of the renfe group

Disinfestation, Disinfection And Rat Extermination Services, Premises, Open Spaces And Mobile Equipment Of The Renfe Group

- All type of Disinfections and Disinfestations. - Supply of Consumables - Hygienization of air-conditioned rooms and spaces - Washing of Carpets and floor coverings - Cleaning and Washing of Glasses, even high-rise buildings - Vitrification of natural or synthetic pavements.