Definitions

1. verb

to free from pests, especially insects

“The pest control service disinfested the home before the family moved in.”

2. transitive verb

to destroy or kill pests, especially insects, in (a place)

“The farmer had to disinfest his fields to prepare for the next harvest.”

3. verb

to remove or destroy pests from (a place or thing)

“The museum staff had to disinfest the ancient artifacts before displaying them.”