Flypaper: meaning, definitions and examples
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flypaper
[ ˈflaɪˌpeɪpər ]
pest control
Flypaper is a sticky paper used for trapping flies and other insects. It is coated with a strong adhesive that captures insects when they land on it.
Synonyms
adhesive strip, insect trap.
Examples of usage
- We set up flypaper in the kitchen to reduce the number of flies.
- The flypaper hung in the corner, covered with insects.
- To combat the infestation, we placed several strips of flypaper around the room.
- They sell flypaper at the local hardware store.
- Use flypaper as part of your pest control strategy.
Translations
Translations of the word "flypaper" in other languages:
🇵🇹 papel adesivo para moscas
🇮🇳 फ्लाईपेपर
🇩🇪 Fliegenpapier
🇮🇩 kertas perekat lalat
🇺🇦 медичний клей для мух
🇵🇱 papier lep na muchy
🇯🇵 フライペーパー
🇫🇷 papier collant à mouches
🇪🇸 papel pegajoso para moscas
🇹🇷 sinek yapışkanı
🇰🇷 파리 종이
🇸🇦 ورق لاصق للذباب
🇨🇿 papír na mouchy
🇸🇰 papier na muchy
🇨🇳 苍蝇纸
🇸🇮 lepilo za muhe
🇮🇸 flugupappír
🇰🇿 маса жәндіктері
🇬🇪 მოწამლული ქაღალდი
🇦🇿 müəllim kağız
🇲🇽 papel pegajoso para moscas
Etymology
The word 'flypaper' has its origins in the late 19th century. It comprises two parts: 'fly,' which has been used in English since the old English 'flēoge,' referring to the small winged insect. The term 'paper' refers to a thin material used for writing, wrapping, or covering. Flypaper was designed as a convenient and effective method to control the fly population, especially in homes and food preparation areas. The adhesive used on flypaper was formulated to attract flies, making it a popular choice for pest control in both rural and urban areas. Historically, the rise in urban living and the increasing prevalence of flies in homes led to the innovation and marketing of products like flypaper, which provided a simple, non-toxic solution to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.