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05/04/2013
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In times of epidemic dengue, many families now include insecticides basic shopping list. No wonder: this year, the number of suspected cases of the disease in the state is 40% higher than the same period last year. But before you arm yourself with the huge arsenal available in the market, it is important to know that overwhelm the house with chemicals can lead to poisoning and allergies.
According to the agronomist Rogério Catharino, the Brazilian Association of Pest and Vector Control (ABCVP), follow the manufacturer's directions for use is the number one rule to not take risks.
- This prevents contamination as much loss of effectiveness of the product - says.
About 90% of insecticides free sale belong to the chemical group of pyrethroids. They are safe products that use synthetic chemicals as active ingredients and do not cause changes in body structures.
When there is exaggeration in the use and intoxication occurs, it usually gives the airways, causing coughing, eye irritation and burning sensation in the face. Therefore, Rogério Catharino recommends that the application be directed to areas where mosquitoes often hide, as under the table and the bed. Another tip is to open the windows while the insecticide acts, closing them after the time specified by the manufacturer or after 15 minutes.
- High concentration is saturating the environment, harming those who have allergies or not - alert.
For allergy sufferers, care at the time of application must be redoubled. The trick is to apply the insecticide in the room of the house with doors and windows closed, and exit. After the time of action, ventilate the environment and then between.
How pyrethroid insecticides are water soluble, at the time of application, careful with fish, birds, dogs and cats. The animals can be contaminated.
For Rogério Catharino is useless to use insecticides if not installed screens on windows and doors are not closed in the morning and late afternoon, when there is a flock of mosquitoes. Let the sunshine at home is another way to scare insects, who like dark.
The smoke from the burning egg packaging made of cardboard amazes even the mosquitoes, but not the best option because no release of toxic substances in the process.
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