A home was left uninhabitable after an explosion occurred when one of its residence set off five bug bombs to try and solve their roach problem. 
When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found that the windows were blown out on three sides of the home. There was also a small fire in the kitchen. They were able to put out the fire quickly. No major injuries were noted.
Officials reported that the explosion was linked to the bug bombs, which are pressurized canisters that release pesticide droplets into the air. It is important to note that the contents of these products are propelled by flammable gases and if all pilot lights are not turned off, an explosion can occur.
“People usually don’t read the instructions on that, and it says make sure all your pilot lights are secured, before setting these off. So the vapor, when it comes out is flammable. It just found the ignition source and had the right conditions inside and it all flashed at one time,” said the fire captain.
Three people, two dogs, and a cat are now without a home.
Ladies and gentlemen, if you have read any university research papers, you know that their studies have shown that bug bombs are not effective in controlling cockroaches. Many strains of cockroaches are immune to these products, and this is a major reason why they do not work. You should also know that bug bombs release pesticide droplets into the air and they land on all surfaces, leaving everything toxic to the touch.
Do you have a problem with roaches? Let’s not risk using these dangerous products. Instead, please call a professional who uses safer and more effective control measures.
