There will always be concerns surrounding the issue of what products are safe to use for your home. Have you ever wondered if the mosquito spray system you are using is safe?
Common Mosquito Spray Pesticides
Mosquito spray control systems typically use four known pesticides. These four pesticides are known as Anvil, Scourge, Malathion, and Permethrin. Now, what exactly are these pesticides and can they be harmful?
What You Need to Know
Anvil
First, we have Anvil. Anvil is a synthetic insecticide which can have effects on the human central nervous system. Anvil has been known to have effects on the kidney and liver mostly. Although studies have shown that the product can stimulate tumor growth in reproductive organs. These health dangers mainly derive from pipernyl butoxide, a very potent chemical compound found in Anvil.
Scourge
Scourge is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that impacts the nervous system. The pyrethroid insecticide in the spray has been known to cause thyroid, liver and immune system problems. Scourge also contains pipernyl butoxide and is not recommended for human exposure.
Malathion
Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide that is considered a low-level carcinogen but it can still be somewhat harmful to humans and highly toxic for aquatic environments. Health issues associated with Malathion are mostly neurological.
Permethrin
Finally, we have Permethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that is also considered a neurotoxin. Permethrin is known to have impacts on the immune system and cause birth defects. You do not want to expose your skin to this insecticide for it can cause serious irritation and pain.
All of these pesticides are more harmful to children than adults.
Our Safe Secret
At MosquitoNix, we guarantee that our Mosquito Control systems are safe for your family, your pets and your home! We choose to use a more natural and safe approach with pyrethrum in our misting systems. Pyrethrum is a natural mosquito repellent and killer that comes from chrysanthemums. Chrysanthemums are a flower that contains a chemical that is considered toxic to most insects but essentially harmless to mammals. The concentration of the natural chemical serves as a safe and effective mosquito repellent.
Don’t take any unnecessary risks when it comes to mosquito control. Go the safe way and get your free no-obligation quote today.
