Bug Bombs Can Be
Dangerous (to Humans)
[Posted 10/21/2008]
The
Centers for Disease Control has published in the
October 17 MMWR a study on the injuries and
illnesses resulting from use of total release
foggers (bug bombs) at home and at work. Over 400
cases from eight states were analyzed.
These bug bombs are often a combination of
pyrethroid/pyrethrin and flammable aerosol
propellants. Their misuse typically results in
acute, usually temporary health effects of not only
the user but also bystanders/co-workers.
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MMWR October 17 Issue
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