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Originally Posted by CoombellKid
.... remember our kids are our future, and need our protection period!!!
especially from these types of evil companies, supported by that administration.
regards,CS
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Rob
Get a grip.
It is very hard to comment on either media reports or stuff you find on web sites, especially web sites like this one that seems to be pushing an agenda.
Many households in the north regularily spray for spiders and cockroaches. I have no doubt it would be the same in the US southern states like Florida. It would be of interest to know if the use of these does actually affect childrens development, or not. I suspect not. Human evolution has equiped us with a number of mechanisms for dealing with toxicity. Hunter/gatherers are regularily exposed to plant alkoloids and such. The generally clean healthy lifestyles that we live in the first world does not represent a problem for most people.
Some minor "ethical" failings like "Lack of Treatment" and "Lack of Education" appears almost hysterical. Treatment is available through the medical system and education on use is available on the packet.
People use this stuff, and whilst it is generally considered safe, it would be nice to know (from not just one but several studies) if it has any minor effects.
As an aside, since the introduction of asian geckos I have not sprayed my house for 3 years now. They do a great job of cleaning up. Unfortunately the population of geckos seems not to have recovered to the extent that I would like from the winter, and I am getting a few spiders this summer.