防ぼう虫ちゅう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

insect repellence; protection from insects

Refers to measures, products, or properties that keep insects away or prevent insect damage. Often used in compounds like 防虫剤 (insect repellent) or 防虫加工 (insect-proofing treatment).

• このスプレーは防ぼう虫ちゅう効こう果かが高たかい。

  This spray has a strong insect-repellent effect.

• 衣い類るいに防ぼう虫ちゅう剤ざいを入いれておく。

  I put insect repellent in with the clothes.