Show Insecticide Dangers Few users of insecticides realize what poisons the bugs can also poison THIS WORD of caution comes from Dr Howard Utah Safety Council's Vice President for Home Some of the strongest insecticides were developed during world war II as a form of nerve Chemists have done their best to make these organic compounds as toxic to insects and as harmless to humans as but they cannot eliminate all the risk or the chemicals would be ineffective and PESTICIDES most commonly used in gardens and homes are the chlorinated which are comparatively low on the toxicity warns these too are capable of bringing on severe poisoning and He said accidental ingestion accounts for the greatest number of deaths from and there is a long list of fatal accidents where young children have found and eaten a variety of LARGE concentrated dose of insecticide is not necessary to poison Latimer points small intake of the chemicals over a period of time can cause extreme damage and perhaps bring on a debilitating sickness affecting the liver or Despite the hazards of they are necessary and the homeowner can use them safely if he follows appropriate Latimer offers the following READ AND follow directions on the Don't spray food or food DON'T PUT insecticides on children's furniture or Avoid inhaling sprays or dusts as much as KEEP insecticides from touching your Wash your hands after using any STORE insecticides as you would any other Dispose of empty containers where children can't find IF YOU suspect call the doctor |