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Soil fumigants are pesticides that, when applied to soil, form a gas to control pests that live in the soil and can disrup

Tree of heaven is an invasive weed that easily colonizes.
Tree of heaven
A noxious weed that is host for the invasive spotted lanternfly.
Spotted lanternfly is threating southeast Minnesota.
Spotted Lanternfly
An invasive insect, currently not present in Minnesota with the potential to impact the grape, apple, and nursery industry of Minnesota.
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Fumigation works by converting a solid into a lethal gas which is dispersed within an enclosed area and maintained at a prescribed concentration for a specified period to eliminate target pests. In Minnesota, fumigation is commonly used to treat grain infested with pests and to treat soil in potato production.

How does fumigation work?

Fumigation works by converting a solid into a lethal gas which is dispersed within an enclosed area and maintained at a prescribed concentration for a specified period to eliminate target pests. In Minnesota, fumigation is commonly used to treat grain infested with pests and to treat soil in potato production.

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