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2. Bug zapper - Wikipedia

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   Enough electric current flows through the small body of the insect to heat it to a high temperature. [3] The impedance of the power supply and the arrangement of the grid is such that it cannot drive a dangerous current through the body of a human. Bug Zapper (electric insect killer) electrocutes a big fly

3. Electronic pest control - Wikipedia

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   Electronic pest control is the name given to any of several types of electrically powered devices designed to repel or eliminate pests, usually rodents or insects. Since these devices are not regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act in the United States, the EPA does not require the same kind of efficacy testing that it does for chemical pesticides.

4. The 15 Best Mosquito Repellents to Keep Those Pesky ... - AOL

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   3. ORTHO HOME DEFENSE BACKYARD MOSQUITO KILLER FOGGER. Best for grassy areas. Pros: Easy to use, works on shrubs, bushes and grassy areas Cons: Not pet-friendly Get rid of pesky mosquitoes but ...

5. Mosquito control - Wikipedia

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   Mosquito control manages the population of mosquitoes to reduce their damage to human health, economies, and enjoyment. Mosquito control is a vital public-health practice throughout the world and especially in the tropics because mosquitoes spread many diseases, such as malaria and the Zika virus.

6. Indoor residual spraying - Wikipedia

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   Indoor residual spraying in Kenya in 2017. Indoor residual spraying or IRS is the process of spraying the inside of dwellings with an insecticide to kill mosquitoes that spread malaria. A dilute solution of insecticide is sprayed on the inside walls of certain types of dwellings—those with walls made from porous materials such as mud or wood ...

7. Fly-killing device - Wikipedia

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   A typical flyswatter. A flyswatter (or fly-swat, fly swatter [1]) usually consists of a small rectangular or round sheet of a lightweight, flexible, vented material (usually thin metallic, rubber, or plastic mesh) around 10 cm (4 in) across, attached to a handle about 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 ft) long made of a lightweight material such as wire, wood, plastic, or metal.