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Pyrethroid safety??

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bella232

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Posted 8 months ago
Fri Jul 10 2009 23:53:00
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Hi again, sorry - so many questions today. I am back on the warpath after yet another unsuccesful treatment. Does anyone know about the safety of pyrethroid based chemicals in your home, particularly with young children? We have now had three treatments and I am worried about the long term effects of all these chemicals. Yet another anxiety to keep me awake at night! I'd appreciate any info or reassurance.
Thanks.
EffeCi

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Posted 8 months ago
Sat Jul 11 2009 10:27:13
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"Pyrethroids" it's a big class of insecticides, that includes teens of different substances.
Do you know the name of the insecticide the PCO applied?
How long was the period of time between two treatments?

Well... most commonly used pyrethroids (if correctly managed) have very low toxicity for humans and mammals, but Permethrine is highly toxic for cats.
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Posted 8 months ago
Sat Jul 11 2009 13:26:49
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EffeCi, is permethrin a subset of pyrethroids? If highly toxic for cats, are there other effective pesticides suitable for households with cats?
EffeCi

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Posted 8 months ago
Sat Jul 11 2009 13:46:49
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Yes, Permethrin is a pyrethroid. In my knowledge, it's the only one highly dangerous for cats.
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Posted 8 months ago
Sat Jul 11 2009 14:00:02
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Ah, good. I was afraid it was another term for pyrethroids, which would have made an entire range of pesticides inappropriate. Thanks!

Bella, sorry to hijack. Best of luck with your treatments.
bella232

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Posted 8 months ago
Sat Jul 11 2009 15:42:36
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Please don't wory about hijacking! That's the great thing about this forum is that it helps so many people.
EffiCi, thanks for your response. I'm not sure of the exact chemical used, so think I should find that out first. I don't think it was Permethrin though.
Winston O. Buggy

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Posted 7 months ago
Mon Jul 13 2009 7:42:00
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With any material it is important to keep animals and children as well out of the area till the material has dried, thus greatly reducing the risk of contact.