Can you put aerosol bug spray in checked luggage?

Aerosol insecticides are not allowed in carry-on; however they are allowed in checked bags as long as they are not labeled as hazardous material (HAZMAT). For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.



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Note that only bug repellants to be applied to the skin are accepted. Insect repellents or insecticides designed to be sprayed in the air or at the insect are not permitted in either carry on or checked baggage.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.

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Flammable aerosols that don't qualify as a medicinal or toiletry article are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage. Some of these products may only be flammable because of the propellant gases used in the aerosol.

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Flammable. Non-toiletry, WD-40, spray paint, spray starch, cooking spray, etc. This entry is for flammable aerosols that don't qualify as a medicinal or toiletry article (see separate entry in the PackSafe table).

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Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage. Most other consumer devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage. For more information to portable electronic devices, see the FAA regulations.

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Corrosives and oxidizers; including drain cleaners, paint strippers, pool chemicals, strong bleaches, car batteries, and wet batteries. Non-infectious specimens in preservative solutions. * Radioactive materials; including radioisotopes, equipment, and contaminated materials.

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Lithium batteries can catch fire
While not all batteries are prohibited in checked luggage, lithium batteries are considered hazardous and should not be packed in checked bags. If a lithium battery overheats and catches fire inside the cargo hold, the fire can quickly spread and become difficult to control.

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Checked Bags: No Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.

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If you want to travel with your full-size aerosol containers of antiperspirant, hairspray, suntan lotion, shaving cream, and hair mousse, you can do so by packing them in your checked baggage. That way, you'll be sure to have your favorite toiletries with you when you arrive at your destination.

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Aerosols are allowed to be carried into the cabin but cannot be used on board. In the UK and EU liquids, aerosols or gels are screened using special equipment and you may be asked to open them.

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