fly papers
Adhesive insect catchers
Fly papers are sticky strips or sheets coated with adhesive, hung to trap and kill flies.
The insects land on the surface and cannot escape.
Also called flypapers or fly strips.
Figuratively, something that attracts and ensnares: The casino was fly paper for desperate gamblers.
Apt to adhere
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- glueBonding substance
- captureTake into custody
- insectsSix-legged arthropods
mosquitoes · moths · gnats · bugs · lure · attractant · pheromones · entrapment
Causes no harm
- exterminateDestroy completely, every one
- infestationPest takeover situation
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- deterrentThing that discourages action
bait · fumigation · spray · exterminator · vermin · repellent · chemical-free · organic
For one application only
- throwawayDesigned for discard
- replaceableAble to be exchanged
- discardableAble to be thrown out
- consumableDesigned to be depleted
expendable · temporary · nonreusable · biodegradable · recyclable · short-lived · convenient · cheap
sticky
Apt to adhere
insects · mosquitoes · moths · gnats · bugs · lure · attractant · pheromones · entrapment · catcher
non-toxic
Causes no harm
- exterminateDestroy completely, every one
- infestationPest takeover situation
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
deterrent · bait · fumigation · spray · exterminator · vermin · repellent · chemical-free · organic · prevention
single-use
For one application only
- throwawayDesigned for discard
- replaceableAble to be exchanged
- discardableAble to be thrown out
consumable · expendable · temporary · nonreusable · biodegradable · recyclable · short-lived · convenient · cheap · mass-produced
fly papersfly spray
Aerosol insect poison
insecticide spray · bug spray · fly swatter · bug zapper · bug bomb
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