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The onset of summer season brings a plethora of actions, together with yard cookouts. But in addition with summer time comes an onslaught of pests similar to flies and mosquitoes. Perhaps nothing ruins an out of doors barbecue greater than the annoying presence of uninvited friends of the bug variety. To battle these winged-nuisances, many people have installed or use an electrocuting insect entice or [chemical-free bug control](https://git.zhukovsky.me/fredahomer6039) zapper. While the scorching "zzzap" of the fly being fried -- or another unfortunate insect lured to its jolting demise by this shocking siren -- could also be music to the host's ears, the fly may ultimately have the last snort -- especially if the gadgets are used round meals handling areas. According to a staff of researchers at Kansas State University, that sound may sign the potential for a shower of microorganisms including viruses cascading onto the encircling area. Due to the airborne micro organism and virus-laden particles produced by the explosion of these electrocuted insects, the researchers suggest they not be used in food handling areas, hospitals, daycare services or any number of places the place the control of insects is necessary.
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James Urban, a K-State associate professor of biology. Urban carried out the study along with Alberto Broce, a professor of entomology \ No newline at end of file