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2. Bug zapper - Wikipedia

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   A bug zapper, more formally called an electrical discharge insect control system, electric insect killer or (insect) electrocutor trap, is a device that attracts and kills flying insects that are attracted by light. A light source attracts insects to an electrical grid, where they are electrocuted by touching two wires with a high voltage ...

3. 7 mosquito repellent options to try in your backyard - AOL

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   This electronic bug zapper bulb gets right of mosquitoes fast. With this USB rechargeable, LED light bulb you'll attract and zap mosquitoes within a 16' x 16' perimeter for up to 15 hours. $13 at ...

4. Mosquito laser - Wikipedia

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   The lethal laser is fired at the mosquito and is able to kill it mid-flight, possibly by overheating it. [5] In a video published by Intellectual Ventures, the mosquito's wings appear to wither, shrivel up and the body drops to the floor, often motionless. [8] Jordin Kare has published a discussion on how one might build a DIY photonic fence. [9]

5. Germicidal lamp - Wikipedia

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   A germicidal lamp (also known as disinfection lamp or sterilizer lamp) is an electric light that produces ultraviolet C (UVC) light. This short-wave ultraviolet light disrupts DNA base pairing , causing formation of pyrimidine dimers , and leads to the inactivation of bacteria , viruses , and protozoans .

6. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   repels flies, including mosquitoes [2] [4] the carrot fly, asparagus beetles and whiteflies [3] Borage: repels tomato hornworm and cabbage worms [2] Castor bean: repels moles [3] Catnip: repels ants, flea beetles, aphids, the Japanese beetle, squash bugs, weevils, [2] the Colorado potato beetle, the cabbage looper, [3] and cockroaches. [4] May ...

7. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...