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Note that Permethrin is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not wash anything treated with permethrin in a stream or lake. A big problem in
by opwieurposiu 7y ago
Note that Permethrin is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not wash anything treated with permethrin in a stream or lake. A big problem in Africa is people using Permethrin treated mosquito nets as fishing nets. This kills off a lot of fish.
- SECProto 7y agoPyrethroids are also, apparently[1], not effectively treated in standard wastewater treatment facilities. [1] from a source cited here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrethroid#Biodegration https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrethroid#Biodegration
- sizzle 7y agoWhat about humans? Is it carcinogenic?