bug spray
Anti-insect aerosol
Bug spray is a substance applied to skin, clothing, or surfaces to repel or kill insects.
Most bug sprays contain DEET or other chemicals that deter mosquitoes, ticks, and flies: Don't forget to put on bug spray before the hike.
The term also covers insecticides sprayed directly on pests.
Also called insect repellent.
Insect-repelling chemical compound
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
- citronellaAromatic insect-deterring oil
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- lemongrassFragrant tropical culinary grass
permethrin · pyrethrin · peppermint · neem · lavender · cedarwood · tea tree · soybean oil
Blood-feeding flying pest
- tickParasitic eight-legged pest
- flyTwo-winged buzzing insect
- gnatMinute biting fly
- chiggerBiting mite larva
flea · horsefly · midge · no-see-um · blackfly · deer fly · sand fly · wasp
Cultivated plant area
- backyardOutdoor space behind home
- patioPaved outdoor living space
- deckShip's flat surface
- lawnTended yard grass
park · forest · lake · swamp · marsh · beach · poolside · sports field
Portable fabric shelter
- campfireOutdoor fire for gathering
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
sleeping bag · trail · mosquito net · cooler · lantern · campsite · firewood · hammock
Harmless to young ones
- skin irritationInflamed epidermal condition
- eye protectionGear shielding your vision
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- warningsAdvance notices of danger
concentration · duration · toxicity · ingestion · allergic reaction · wash off · flammable · instructions
DEET
Insect-repelling chemical compound
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
- citronellaAromatic insect-deterring oil
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
lemongrass · permethrin · pyrethrin · peppermint · neem · lavender · cedarwood · tea tree · soybean oil · vanillin
aerosol
Mist in gas
coil · diffuser · bracelet · patch · nozzle · mist · coating · reapply · skin · clothing
mosquito
Blood-feeding flying pest
chigger · flea · horsefly · midge · no-see-um · blackfly · deer fly · sand fly · wasp · hornet
garden
Cultivated plant area
lawn · park · forest · lake · swamp · marsh · beach · poolside · sports field · golf course
tent
Portable fabric shelter
- campfireOutdoor fire for gathering
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- hikingRecreational trail walking
wilderness · sleeping bag · trail · mosquito net · cooler · lantern · campsite · firewood · hammock · cabin
child-safe
Harmless to young ones
- skin irritationInflamed epidermal condition
- eye protectionGear shielding your vision
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
warnings · concentration · duration · toxicity · ingestion · allergic reaction · wash off · flammable · instructions · age restrictions
- pest controlinsecticide, rat trap, pesticide, mousetrap, exterminator
- bug repellentsinsect repellent, mosquito repellent, tick repellent, natural repellent, repel
- garden partiesgarden party, lawn chairs, patio furniture, gazebo, gazebos
- Outdoor Safetyfirst aid kit, emergency whistle, survival kit, emergency beacon, emergency kit
- picnicspicnic basket, picnic table, picnic set, basket, hamper
- spraysair freshener, insect repellent, aerosol, aerosol can, Lysol
bug spraybug zapper
Device that electrocutes insects
fly swatter · mosquito net · Venus flytrap · spider web · fly paper