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What is an aerosol and when is it used to treat pests?

Last Updated: March 11, 2009

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Aerosol is a system of fine, solid or liquid particles (less than 30?m diameter) dispersed in gas form. Aerosol cans using an inert compressed propellant are a common means of dispensing insecticides for household use, and for commercial use against stinging insect nests.

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