Fumigation in International Trade

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Fumigation is a method of killing pests, termites or any other harmful living organisms to prevent the transfer of the infestations and to check for the spread of unwanted pests from one country to another.  Think of it as a serious disinfectant process.  In the article below, I discuss why it is necessary, where it is done and how to fumigate, if needed, on the exporting front.

Why Fumigate in Today's Export Market?