What Are The Types And Applications Of Agricultural Fumigants?
A fumigant is any volatile and poisonous substance used for killing insects, nematodes, and other plants or animals that may damage stored or cultivated agricultural produce, clothing, nursery stocks, and houses. Agricultural fumigants are used for crops such cereals, grains, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, and vegetables. Soil fumigants are spread or sprayed over the area to be cultivated for working into the soil to control weeds, nematodes, and other disease causing fungi. Compounds commonly used as fumigants include methyl bromide, phosphine, and metam sodium, among others. Agricultural fumigants are utilized before and after harvesting to protect the agricultural produce from pest, soil insects, nematodes, and rodents. Download PDF Sample Copy Here Agricultural Fumigants The agricultural fumigants market is anticipated to grow in the forecast period owing to driving factors such as high usage of the product in cereal production and storage coupled with increased focus for r...