Tangerine

In the book, Tangerine, why does it smell like insecticide in the storage unit?

In part 3 when Paul and his mom go into the storage unit they smell insecticide. Why does it smell like this?

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Insecticide is being sprayed daily and warnings have been given.

Mr. Costello nodded gravely. "Right. We've already contacted the county about it. They have a spray truck that is for hire. Starting tomorrow night, they will drive through our development spraying a cloud of insecticide every other evening until the mosquito problem is under control. Do not—I repeat—do not allow your kids to ride their bikes behind the spray truck. They'd be inhaling a powerful pesticide. Also, you should keep your pets inside, and you should move any delicate plants from your porches, patios, whatever, into the house."

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