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Permethrin [...] is classified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a likely human carcinogen
They seem to work very hard to avoid any oversight. Testing has been done only by their self-selected lab. There are no other studies showing that any of the ingredients are effective in repelling or killing bed bugs.Bed Bug Patrol Bed Bug Killer contains only 100% EPA exempt ingredients. This product is exempt from registration with the Federal EPA under section 25(b) of FIFRA, and as such, is not registered with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. Nature's Innovation, Inc. represents that this product and its ingredients qualify for exemption from registration under FIFRA.
Isn't this the stuff they put in toothpaste..............
Of sodium lauryl sulfate, the principal ingredient in Bed Bug Patrol, the Material Data Safety Sheet warns of its toxicity: http://www.healthy-communications.com/msdssodiumlaurylsulfate.html
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Corporate profit is placed well ahead of consumers' interests, IMHO.
Of sodium lauryl sulfate, the principal ingredient in Bed Bug Patrol, the Material Data Safety Sheet warns of its toxicity
They do not have exclusive rights to bed bugs!!!Maybe I should just avoid albergues all together.
Worse things than Bedbugzzzz in some beds ,Karen.Note to self...stop reading bed bug threads while in bed!!!
Hmm...maybe I better check just in case....lol
Worse things than Bedbugzzzz in some beds ,Karen...............Vicrev
I treated the exterior of my sleeping bag and backpack with Permethrin, for a spring Camino this year. I had no problem with bedbugs. I'm sure it's not great to subject yourself to prolonged exposure to an insecticide. But to keep bed bugs at bay for a month, I think it's well worth the small chemical-exposure risk. I intend to walk a new Camino route in 2014 and will douse my equipment again.
If it works, it cannot be non-toxic! It might just be non-studied. Who has studied lavender oil, for example, to see if it really is non-toxic just because it is "natural"? If it scares away a bed bug, there must be something in it!! Aspirin is so toxic that there is an urban myth that it would not be approved by the FDA for over the counter sale if it ever were submitted for approval. Since it is available from numerous plants (white willow is one), it is natural. It also is effective, and toxic enough to kill you.non-toxic bed bugs over toxic permethrin
Allergic reaction to bed bug bites:Bed bugs are well known as annoying biting pests, and they are increasing in importance, including in hotels and other lodging establishments in the U.S. You are encouraged to learn more about the biology of bed bugs and their association with homes, apartments, hotels, and lodging establishments so that you can make more informed decisions about health risks, how to protect yourself when traveling, and whether bed bug control is warranted in a residence or lodging establishment.
Are Bed Bugs a Public Health Risk?
Bed bugs require blood in order to reproduce and complete their life cycle. The effect of bed bug bites varies among people, but they eventually produce red welts that itch. The bites themselves are not painful and typically are not felt. However, frequent feeding can disrupt people's sleep and make them irritable, and seeing bites may cause emotional distress in some people. Heavy rates of feeding can result in significant blood loss and eventually lead to anemia, especially in malnourished children.
At least 27 agents of human disease have been found in bed bugs, including viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and parasitic worms. None of these agents reproduce or multiply within bed bugs, and very few survive for any length of time inside a bed bug. There is no evidence that bed bugs are involved in the transmission (via bite or infected feces) of any disease agent, including hepatitis B virus and HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Relatives of Bed Bugs
Bed bugs belong to the family Cimicidae of the insect order Hemiptera, the group of insects known as "true bugs." In addition to the three species that are associated with humans, there are at least 88 species of Cimicidae in the world that live with and feed on bats or birds. Approximately 10-12 species of these bugs occur in the continental U.S., including four species in Indiana. Two species are known as "bat bugs," one is known as a "swallow bug," and one is known as a "purple martin bug." Bat bugs and swallow bugs typically feed on their bat or bird hosts, but will feed on humans if their normal sources of blood are not available. The effects of their bites are similar to those associated with the bites of bed bugs. There is no evidence that bat bugs and swallow bugs transmit disease agents to humans.
There are two additional groups of Hemiptera that bite humans, the so-called "kissing bugs" and "assassin bugs," both of which belong to the family Reduviidae. Kissing bugs feed on the blood of mammals and birds, and transmit a protozoan parasite that causes a disease of humans known as "Chagas Disease." Chagas Disease is widespread in Central and South America, and an occasional case occurs in Texas. Assassin bugs, instead of being blood feeders, are predators on other insects, including crop pests. They are beneficial insects, but they will bite humans if mishandled, and the bites are very painful.
How Many Types of Bed Bugs Are There?
There is only one species of bed bug in Indiana, Cimex lectularius. This species is a pest of humans worldwide, including the entire U.S., and has over 50 common names, among them "mahogany flat," "redcoat," "wall louse," and "bed louse." A second species of bed bug, Cimex hemipterus, is limited to tropical regions of the world. A third species of bed bug, Leptocimex boueti, lives with and feeds on both humans and bats in West Africa.
At least 27 agents of human disease have been found in bed bugs, including viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and parasitic worms. None of these agents reproduce or multiply within bed bugs, and very few survive for any length of time inside a bed bug. There is no evidence that bed bugs are involved in the transmission (via bite or infected feces) of any disease agent, including hepatitis B virus and HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
I presume you are attempting humor.
There are almost no studies on transmission, so there is no evidence. There was no evidence that ebola existed outside the monkey family. Then there was. The hantavirus was limited to rodents. Then it wasn't. If there are 27 contagions inside of bed bugs, you can bet that eventually one of them will cross populations. Nature does that.There is no evidence that bed bugs are involved in the transmission
A previous thread with a full disclosure link from me: http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/bed-bugs-how-not-to-get-them.4697/A common concern with bed bugs is whether or not they transmit diseases. Although bed bugs can harbor various pathogens, transmission to humans has not been proven and is considered unlikely. Their medical significance is most commonly attributed to itching and inflammation from their bites. Antihistamines and corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce allergic reactions, and antiseptic or antibiotic ointments to prevent infection. Though not known to carry diseases, bed bugs can substantially reduce quality of life by causing discomfort, sleeplessness, anxiety, and embarrassment. According to some health experts, the added stress from living with bed bugs can have a significant impact on the emotional health and well-being of certain individuals.
Conventional insect repellents, like those used to deter ticks and mosquitoes, do not appear to be as effective against bed bugs. Therefore, attempting to avoid being bitten by applying insect repellent at bedtime is not recommended. Sleeping with the lights on is also not likely to deter hungry bed bugs, as they will adjust their feeding cycle to the host’s sleeping patterns.
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