bug bomb

bug bomb
 n.β€” Β«New York has become the first state in the nation to force the removal of insect foggersβ€”often known as bug bombsβ€”from store shelves and require the devices be operated only by certified pesticide professionals.Β» β€”β€œNew York State Bans Insect Foggers” by Cheryl K. Chumley Heartland Institute Jan. 1, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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