Methyl bromide is a fumigant used to control pests in agriculture and shipping. Methyl bromide also depletes the ozone layer.

Methyl bromide (74-83-9) is a natural substance and manufactured as a fumigant to control pests in the soil, food and nonfood commodities, and structures. Its pesticidal use has declined because of the phase out under the Montreal Protocol for ozone-depleting substances.

Methyl bromide (MeBr) is a chemically reactive compound that has found use as a fire retardant and fumigant used for wood, soil, fruits and grains.