For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EXTERMINATION. The use of any insecticide, rodenticide or any other substances or mechanical devices, other than fumigants, under whatever name known, for the destruction or control of insects, vermin, rodents or other pests.
FUMIGATION. The use of any substance which by itself or in combination with any other substances emits or liberates gas, fumes or vapors, and which gas, fumes or vapors, when liberated and used for the destruction or control of insects, vermin, rodents or other pests, are lethal, poisonous, noxious or dangerous to human life.
PEST CONTROL. The identification of infestations or infections, the making of inspections of the use of insecticides, rodenticides, fumigants, substances or mechanical devices, under whatever name known, for the purpose of destroying or controlling insects, vermin, rodents and other pests in household structures and other properties.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 7.501; 1992 Code, § 31-1)
Cross-reference:
Definitions and rules of construction generally, see § 10.002