The future of bug spray

Next time you’re faced with a serious bug infestation, you might try spraying your house with eau-de-death or smearing dead insects on the floor.

Scientists have discovered that insects from cockroaches to caterpillars all emit the same stinky smell, a blend of fatty acids, when they die, and this sinister stench sends bugs of all kinds running for their lives. Thankfully, human noses can’t detect the fatty acid extracts. Read more here.

Tags: Biology, Chemistry, Science