What are insecticides?
Insecticides are also known as pesticides:a chemical formula created to kill or repel insects. I’ll use insecticide and pesticide interchangeably here. Bed bug pesticides can take the form of sprays, liquids, powders or solids. They are created from organic, inorganic, botanical or microbial substances. A bed bug pesticide will show the active ingredient on the label. By understanding something about the active ingredient, you can make better decisions on which insecticide to use. Let’s dive into how each particular pesticide works its magic.
