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While products may have different brand names, these days, most bug sprays contain something called "pyrethrins" (often under a trade name like "bifenthrin"). Pyrethrins are chemicals that attack the insect's nervous system and balance, and ultimately cause it to be unable to fly or move. They are usually derived from certain flowers, and are fatal to insects but generally not harmful to humans; however, pyrethrins are very toxic to fish.
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Where can you buy a bug bomb?
Most outlets that have an aisle with bug sprays.
Where are some good bug sprays?
"Raid bug sprays are always very effective at gettimg rid of insects, but they now have a green line which is just as effective, but better for the environment."
Which type of garden sprayer is the best to use?
A good anti-pest and bug spray is Badger's. In my opinion, the organic bug sprays are better for your plants than the chemicals. Also, the chemical bug sprays may damage your plants.
What are the uses of bug spray?
Bug control, elimination, and relocation are uses of bug spray. Sprays may be used to get bug populations within limits acceptable to concerned property owners and smooth-functioning food webs, to leave no trace of them in areas of concern, and to motivate them to move out of sensitive living, play and work spaces.
How are bug sprays harmful?
Dangerous ingredients, environmental residue, and non-target involvements are ways in which bug sprays are harmful. Sprays can include ingredients -- organic and synthetic -- which may disrupt human, pet, and wildlife functions and which result in harm to unintended audiences. They may leave traces which produce short- and long-term effects.
What are the uses of bugs?
Bug control, elimination, and relocation are uses of bug spray. Sprays may be used to get bug populations within limits acceptable to concerned property owners and smooth-functioning food webs, to leave no trace of them in areas of concern, and to motivate them to move out of sensitive living, play and work spaces.
What is the substance of onion that can kill insects?
The sulfur in onions kills and keeps away insects. In addition, garlic has the same effect on insects. These methods are both safe alternatives to toxic bug sprays.
What are some alternatives to the Riddex?
Riddex is a bug repellent. Some alternatives to Riddex would be Off and Repel100 are some really good bug repellent sprays that can used instead of Riddex.
What can be used as an alternative bug spray?
give the dog a bathrinse the dogdry the dogweeklyAddendum to above answer:There are bug sprays formulated specifically for dogs so if, for some reason you cannot bathe the dog weekly or the bug problem is too irritating to the dog when it is outside, you could try a bug spray for dogs.
What are the natural enemies of cicadas?
Well... birds, fish, mostly smal mammals but we can be a threat wiht bug sprays and stuff.
What are the best over the counter bed bug sprays?
There are several marketed bed bug sprays that are well reviewed including one from Green Earth that is not harmful to humans or the environment. Many people also control bedbugs with sprayed rubbing alcohol, heat, cold, vacuuming and other methods (or combinations of methods).
Is there a prodict that I can use when I travel to prevent bug problems?
There are a lot of bug sprays you can use when you travel. If you do a little research prior to leaving on your trip you can determine what you might need. For instance, areas that are more prone to mosquitos.
