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2. Killing jar - Wikipedia

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   It also preserves the body colors of some insects, such as dragonflies, that would otherwise lose their color, especially if there is a liquid layer to saturate their body tissues. A disadvantage is that, although the insects are quickly stunned by ethyl acetate, it kills them slowly and specimens may revive if removed from the killing jar too ...

3. Ethyl acetate - Wikipedia

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   Ethyl acetate (systematically ethyl ethanoate, commonly abbreviated EtOAc, ETAC or EA) is the organic compound with the formula CH 3 CO 2 CH 2 CH 3, simplified to C 4 H 8 O 2.This flammable, colorless liquid has a characteristic sweet smell (similar to pear drops) and is used in glues, nail polish removers, and the decaffeination process of tea and coffee.

4. Insecticidal soap - Wikipedia

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   Insecticidal soap is used to control many plant insect pests. Soap has been used for more than 200 years as an insect control. [1] Because insecticidal soap works on direct contact with pests via the disruption of cell membranes when the insect is penetrated with fatty acids, the insect's cells leak their contents causing the insect to dehydrate and die. [2]

5. List of insecticides - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of insecticides.These are chemical compounds which have been registered as insecticides.The names on the list are the ISO common name for the active ingredient which is formulated into the branded product sold to end-users. [1]

6. Insect euthanasia - Wikipedia

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   Insect euthanasia is the process of killing insects "in a way that minimizes or eliminates pain and distress." [1]: 6 It may apply to animals in the laboratory, schools, as pets, as food, or otherwise. Euthanasia of insects and other invertebrates has historically received limited attention.

7. DEET - Wikipedia

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   N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, also called diethyltoluamide or DEET (/ d iː t /, from DET, the initials of di- + ethyl + toluamide), [1] [2] is the oldest, one of the most effective, and most common active ingredients in commercial insect repellents.