Pest Control Methods

noun the condition of being exposed to radiation

• The food was treated with irradiation to kill any harmful bacteria.
• They used irradiation to make sure the food was safe to eat.
• They zapped the food with some irradiation to make it safe.
• His words had an irradiation effect on her, leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable.

noun a small two-winged fly that resembles a mosquito

• The midge population has significantly increased in the wetlands due to the recent heavy rainfall.
• I can't enjoy my picnic by the lake because of all these annoying midges!
• Ugh, these midges are driving me crazy, I can't even go outside without getting bitten.
• The midges of doubt swarmed around her mind, making it hard to focus on anything else.

noun aerosol bomb

• The protesters were arrested for using an aerosol bomb during the demonstration.
• Did you see that crazy video of someone setting off an aerosol bomb?
• They really made a mess with that aerosol bomb, didn't they?
• Her words were like an aerosol bomb, causing chaos and confusion among the group.