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2. Wasp dope - Wikipedia

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   The origin of wasp dope remains unclear, and very little research is available on wasp dope users. [1]In 1979, at a hearing before the United States House of Representatives, it was reported that there was knowledge about the abuse of Raid wasp killer among American drug users.

3. Fly spray - Wikipedia

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   Fly spray contains chemicals (including many organophosphate compounds) that bind to and permanently block the action of an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase. [1] Acetyl choline (ACh) is the nerve transmitter substance released by motor neurones (at a site called the neuromuscular junction) to stimulate muscle contraction.

4. It’s a ‘big year for wasps’ in California. Here’s why and how ...

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   Lyons said Pro-Active Pest Control, which has served the Sacramento region for roughly 10 years, has had an increase in calls about wasps since the summer began. On average, 15% to 20% of calls ...

5. Raid (insecticide) - Wikipedia

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   As of 2019 Raid Ant & Roach Killer contains pyrethroids, imiprothrin, and cypermethrin; [3] other products contain tetramethrin and prallethrin as active ingredients. [4] Raid Flying Insect Killer, a spray, uses piperonyl butoxide and D-phenothrin. [5] The brand was sold as Ridsect for Malaysian market.

6. Wasp spray leads to 3 deaths in West Virginia after being ...

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   Police are cautioning people against using wasp spray as an alternative form of methamphetamine following three fatal overdoses. Wasp spray leads to 3 deaths in West Virginia after being used as ...

7. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Insect repellents help prevent and control the outbreak of insect-borne (and other arthropod-bourne) diseases such as malaria, Lyme disease, dengue fever, bubonic plague, river blindness, and West Nile fever. Pest animals commonly serving as vectors for disease include insects such as flea, fly, and mosquito; and ticks (arachnids). [citation ...

8. 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.

9. Indoor residual spraying - Wikipedia

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   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 but not plaster as in city dwellings.