fly spray

Aerosol pest killer

Fly spray is an insecticide formulated to kill flies and other flying insects.

It typically comes in an aerosol can for spraying directly at pests or into the air: I keep fly spray in the kitchen for summer.

Some formulations are designed for use on livestock to repel biting flies.

insecticide

pyrethrin

Plant-based insect toxin

  • permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
  • DEETInsect-repelling chemical compound
  • pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms

repellent · fumigant · organophosphate · biopesticide · larvicide · insecticide · citronella · picaridin · natural · synthetic

aerosol

canister

Sealed cylindrical container

dispenser · atomizer · pressurized · pump · trigger · aerosol · vaporizer · fumigator · release · emission

protection

repellent

Causes strong aversion

prevention · shield · outdoor · camping · picnic · barbecue · patio · stable · livestock · horse

pests

housefly

Domestic dipteran insect

midge · horsefly · sandfly · hornet · wasp · swarm · buzzing · nuisance · infestation · maggot

effects

knockdown

Blow causing a fall

repel · deter · neurotoxic · contact · residual · fast-acting · long-lasting · effective · instant

Categories
Opposites
pest control method

fly sprayfly trap

Device for catching insects

fly paper · bug zapper · fly swatter · honey · bait

effect on insects

fly spraysugar water

Dissolved sweetener in liquid

nectar · manure · carrion

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G