Bug Bombs

Marijuana Horticulture

by Jorge Cervantes

Ingredients – often bug bombs are packed with very strong insecticides and miticides, including synthetic pyrenthrins that exterminate every pest in the room. They were developed to kill fleas, roaches, and their eggs that hide in furniture and in carpets.

Controls – According to most bug bomb labels, they kill everything in the room!

Caution – Use only as a last resort and follow the label’s instructions to the letter.

Mixing – None.

Application – Place the bug bomb in the empty room. Turn it on and then leave the room.

Persistence – Low residual. Persistence is limited to a day or two.

Forms – Aerosol.

Toxicity – Read label for details.

Safety – Wear a mask, gloves, and cover exposed skin and hair.