Antibug

/ˈæntibʌɡ/ adjective

Designed to prevent, repel, or eliminate insects or bugs.

From anti- (against) + bug, which originally referred to insects but now commonly means any small pest. This is a modern marketing term that became widespread in the 20th century with pesticide development.

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