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Insects and bugs are not only off-putting, but also present a health hazard to humans. Before your bug infestation affects your well-being, you can stop the infestation effectively by spraying the right repellent in and around your home and say goodbye to your unwanted house guests.

There’s no shame in admitting that you have a bug problem in your home. You’ve already tried stepping on them, sweeping them out of your home, and setting traps, but nothing seems to work. It’s time to bring out the big guns. The professional-grade pesticides on our list will, once and for all, eliminate that annoying infestation that causes health concerns in your home. No need to hire an exterminator, when all you need is the right product to solve this issue yourself.

Demon Max Insecticide

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Eliminate over 30 types of insect pests decisively with the Demon Max Insecticide. This powerful solution can be applied in cracks and crevices indoors or on outdoor surfaces to eradicate and keep them from coming back.

Wondercide Natural Indoor Pest Control Spray

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Made with natural and nontoxic ingredients, this effective pesticide kills and repels the most-common household pests. Keep your family and pets safe while getting rid of unwanted insects, without ever using any harmful fumes or harsh chemicals. This naturally derived cedar oil insecticide has no artificial colors, fragrances, or synthetic chemicals.

Bayer Tempo Dust Insecticide

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The Bayer Tempo Dust Insecticide is a ready-to-use solution that can be used indoors or outdoors to effectively kill a wide variety of pests. It’s especially effective for stinging insects, such as bees and wasps. Sprinkle to eliminate annoying insects with the first application.

Having insects in your home is not a sign of poor hygiene. These pests go wherever they can find food and water, so even if you keep a tidy home, infestations require specialty products to eliminate them. With the products on our list, you can be sure that those bothersome invaders will be gone before you know it. Choose the right pesticide from our curated selection to finally exterminate insects and keep them out of your home for good.

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