Guest guest Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 This is amazing -- would you mind if I shared this our local pesticide committee? (we are against pesticides!) Any suggestions for natural mosquito repellent for babies/toddlers? Thanks in advance, Tania Mosquito Spray This is what I wrote about the mosquito spraying: Picture this: You are living a fairly small town in the state of Michigan, where the summers are hot and lakes are not. You are enjoying a lazy summer evening out in your yard, when all of a sudden you hear it! That familiar noise. You rustle up your family, get the dog, rush into the house, shut all of the windows and doors, then turn off the air conditioner. You look out the window and see the truck with the fog following close behind and you know that you can no longer leave your house for the evening or face the risk of being poisoned. This has got to be something from some grade B science fiction film, doesn't it? This wouldn't happen in the good ol' US of A, would it? In at least three cities in Genesee County, this is a weekly occurrence. The City of Fenton, Fenton Township and Linden all perform weekly, community wide spraying of pesticides to cut down the mosquito population. You may be asking yourself " What is wrong with that? I don't want to be bitten by a mosquito. " The reality of it is that there is something wrong that, a few big somethings actually. Health Risks of Spraying Pesticides The chemicals that are generally used in mosquito control spray programs are malathion and Permethrin. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) these chemicals pose not " unreasonable risk " to humans. What I want to know is, what would the CDC consider a " reasonable risk " ? The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has information regarding the toxicity of these substances. According to the ATSDR, immediate reactions to malathion poisoning range from the mild; miosis, headache, nausea, dizziness, muscle weakness, drowsiness, lethargy, agitation and anxiety, to moderate; chest tightness, difficulty breathing, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypertenstion, pallor, abdominal pain, incontinence, diarrhea, anorexia, tremor, fasciculation, lacrimation, heavy salivation, profuse sweating, blurred vision, poor concentration, confusion and memory loss. But wait folks, that's not all, those who are the lucky recipients of malathion poisoning are also at risk for immediate life-threatening signs and symptoms, such as, coma, seizures, respiratory arrest, pulmonary edema, loss of reflexes, and flaccid paralysis. But wait, there's more. A study conducted in California after an aerial spraying of malthion found a statistically significant association between the incidence of gastrointestinal anomalies in offspring and exposure to malathion during the second trimester of pregnancy and a moderate association between stillbirths was reported. ( et al. 1992) Now if that isn't enough, the other chemicals that are generally used in mosquito control programs are synthetic pyrethoids. So, let's see what the ATSDR has to say about one of the most commonly used of the synthetic pyrethoids, permethrin. Now, permethrin doesn't sound as dangerous as malthion when you look at the reports from the ASTDR, but when you read carefully, some questions should arise. First of all, a few recent animal studies have indicated that there is potential for permethrin exposure to cause adverse neurodevelopmental, reproductive, and immunilogic effects. There haven't been any studies conducted on humans regarding the risk of pyrethroids to cross the placental barrier and have an effect on the developing fetus, yet, there has been data from animals that indicate that the transfer of pyrethroids across the placenta to the fetus may result in persistent effects on neurotransmitters later in life. So where are the studies done on humans? Why aren't the animal studies setting some sort of alarm? There are other studies done on the effects of pesticides, they have been associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, longer menstrual periods in women, smaller head circumferences (which indicate lower cognitive ability) in infants born to mother's who were exposed to pesticides during pregnancy, stillborn infants, an increase in the risk for children to develop asthma and even more alarming, higher suicide and depression rates. Exposure So, you may be thinking, if my family and I are not outdoors during the spraying then we won't be exposed. That would be ideal, wouldn't it? Yet, the ASTDR has shown that permethrin has been shown to remain on foliage for up to 58 days! That is 58 days of exposure if you walk on your grass with exposed feet or possible legs, 58 days of exposure if your children roll around in their yard, 58 days of dogs becoming exposed from eating contaminated grass and 58 days of exposure during gardening. Environmental Impacts There is evidence showing that the spraying programs have weakened the birds in those areas, cut down on the bat population and decreased the bee population. Other insects who prey on mites are dwindling in numbers in those communities that spray, this could lead to an increased mite population, shall we begin spraying for that? What About West Nile Virus? According to data obtained from the CDC, it is very rare to even catch West Nile Virus from mosquitoes and the majority of people who actually contract WNV don't even get seriously ill. For example, in 2005, there were over 10,000,000 people residing in Michigan, 60 people contracted WNV, and there were 2 suspected, but not confirmed cases. Out of these 62 cases there were 4 fatalities, but the data from the CDC doesn't specify whether the two unconfirmed cases were part of the fatality count. But, Where are the Studies Claiming Proof of Human Risks? That is a good question. Those who are in the " pro " pesticide camp, claim that the studies cited by those who are " anti " pesticides use words like " associated with " , " linked to " or " related to " as a means of discrediting what they have said. I can understand how that would cause doubt in the minds of most people. The main reason that they use those words is that when you are doing research, the only way that you can show causal relationship between two variables is to do a true experiment. To conduct a " true " experiment on the causal relationship between pesticides and illness, the researchers would need to have two groups of people, a control group and a manipulation group. The participants in the study would be randomly assigned to either of the groups and the manipulation group would need to be exposed to pesticides on a regular basis. There are a few reasons why this would not happen: To conduct ethical research, your participants must give INFORMED CONSENT. They participants would need to be told that they are participating in research where they may be exposed to pesticides, which have caused ill health effects in animals, I don't know many people who would participate in such a study, do you? To conduct research, the research needs to be approved by a regulating board, human studies would not be approved with the use of pesticides. Many of the studies used are either conducted on animals, as the rules regulating the use of animals in experiments are more relaxed than the ones regulating the use on animals. They also use correlational research, because correlational research does not require the manipulation of a variable, the manipulation has happened naturally or on it's own, therefore, making it ethical. So, because there isn't any " causal " research performed on human and pesticides, the manufacturers are free to say that there haven't been any studies proving that pesticides are harmful to humans. But, I Really Want to Avoid Mosquitoes. I do too, and that is why I am including alternatives to chemical pesticides to avoid mosquito bites. The following advice comes from the CDC: Use Insect Repellent on exposed skin when you go outdoors. Clothing can help reduce mosquito bites Be aware of peak mosquito hours Drain all standing water Install or repair screens. Some other common sense approaches to lowering the amount of mosquitoes in your yard: If you have a pond on your property, install an aerating fountain. Make sure that you don't have any water in your gutters, children's toys, etc. Keep your grass and shrubs at a short length. Some natural alternatives to chemical pesticides can be found at: http://www.mosquitobarrier.com/ They sell a mosquito " killer " / repellent that is safe, it is made with garlic, here is what the website says about it: " Since mosquitoes are soft-bodied insects the garlic juice can be very toxic to them in increased concentrations. The juice does not harm humans or pets or plants, but to mosquitoes it can be deadly. The odor of it chases them out of the area and they stay away - for as long as they can detect the odor. While the odor of sprayed garlic juice becomes undetectable to humans within minutes, the mosquitoes will still detect it. Mosquitoes have extremely sensitive odor sensing antennae - as high as 10,000 times better than humans. They can detect the garlic extract for much longer periods of time and will stay away from the sprayed area for up to a month and more. If the mosquitoes aren't in your yard, they can't get into your house. " http://store.arbico-organics.com/organic-pest-control-mosquito-control.html sells a bacteria that is toxic to mosquito larva. This product needs to be put into water, such as ponds. You should check with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) before using this product, as it may require their approval. Good to Know. In Michigan, it is the law for you to be able to put your name on a " No Spray " list. Once on this list, your property will be exempt from spraying. References London, L, Flisher A.J., Wesseling, C., Mergler, D., Kromhout,H., Sucide and Exposure to Organophosphate Insecticides: Cause or Effect? American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 47: 308-321 (2005) Salam, M., Li, Y., Langholz, B., Gilliland F.D., Early-Life Environmental Risk Factors for Asthma: Findings from the Children's Health Study. Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California Berkowitz, G., Obel, J., Deych, E., Lapinski R., Godbold, J., Liu, Z., Landrigan, P., Wolff, M., Exposure to Indoor Pesticides During Pregnancy in a Multiethnic Urban Cohort. Department of Community and Preventitive Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, New York. Gauthier, E., Fortier, I., Courchesne, F., Pepin, P., Mortimer, J., Gauvreaut, D., Environmental Pesticide Exposure as a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's Disease: A Case-Control Study Department de Geographic Universite de Montreal Shafer, T., Meyer, D., Crofton, K., Developmental Neurotoxicity of Pyrethroid Insecticides: Critical Review and Future Research Needs. Neurotoxicology Division, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/consultations/west_nile_virus/index.html http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Chiroptera.html http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/transmission.htm http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv & controlCaseCount05_detailed.htm -- Sara Proud Mama to Colin 12/07/99 Jack 8/07/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 No, I don't mind at all, not one little bit. For babies, I would personally try to keep them either indoors or covered. I used to carry mine in a sling when we were out at night. I have heard that for adults, taking brewer's yeast and b vitamins are supposed to keep mosquitoes away, so is garlic. -- Sara Proud Mama to Colin 12/07/99 Jack 8/07/02 --------- Mosquito Spray This is what I wrote about the mosquito spraying: Picture this: You are living a fairly small town in the state of Michigan, where the summers are hot and lakes are not. You are enjoying a lazy summer evening out in your yard, when all of a sudden you hear it! That familiar noise. You rustle up your family, get the dog, rush into the house, shut all of the windows and doors, then turn off the air conditioner. You look out the window and see the truck with the fog following close behind and you know that you can no longer leave your house for the evening or face the risk of being poisoned. This has got to be something from some grade B science fiction film, doesn't it? This wouldn't happen in the good ol' US of A, would it? In at least three cities in Genesee County, this is a weekly occurrence. The City of Fenton, Fenton Township and Linden all perform weekly, community wide spraying of pesticides to cut down the mosquito population. You may be asking yourself " What is wrong with that? I don't want to be bitten by a mosquito. " The reality of it is that there is something wrong that, a few big somethings actually. Health Risks of Spraying Pesticides The chemicals that are generally used in mosquito control spray programs are malathion and Permethrin. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) these chemicals pose not " unreasonable risk " to humans. What I want to know is, what would the CDC consider a " reasonable risk " ? The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has information regarding the toxicity of these substances. According to the ATSDR, immediate reactions to malathion poisoning range from the mild; miosis, headache, nausea, dizziness, muscle weakness, drowsiness, lethargy, agitation and anxiety, to moderate; chest tightness, difficulty breathing, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypertenstion, pallor, abdominal pain, incontinence, diarrhea, anorexia, tremor, fasciculation, lacrimation, heavy salivation, profuse sweating, blurred vision, poor concentration, confusion and memory loss. But wait folks, that's not all, those who are the lucky recipients of malathion poisoning are also at risk for immediate life-threatening signs and symptoms, such as, coma, seizures, respiratory arrest, pulmonary edema, loss of reflexes, and flaccid paralysis. But wait, there's more. A study conducted in California after an aerial spraying of malthion found a statistically significant association between the incidence of gastrointestinal anomalies in offspring and exposure to malathion during the second trimester of pregnancy and a moderate association between stillbirths was reported. ( et al. 1992) Now if that isn't enough, the other chemicals that are generally used in mosquito control programs are synthetic pyrethoids. So, let's see what the ATSDR has to say about one of the most commonly used of the synthetic pyrethoids, permethrin. Now, permethrin doesn't sound as dangerous as malthion when you look at the reports from the ASTDR, but when you read carefully, some questions should arise. First of all, a few recent animal studies have indicated that there is potential for permethrin exposure to cause adverse neurodevelopmental, reproductive, and immunilogic effects. There haven't been any studies conducted on humans regarding the risk of pyrethroids to cross the placental barrier and have an effect on the developing fetus, yet, there has been data from animals that indicate that the transfer of pyrethroids across the placenta to the fetus may result in persistent effects on neurotransmitters later in life. So where are the studies done on humans? Why aren't the animal studies setting some sort of alarm? There are other studies done on the effects of pesticides, they have been associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, longer menstrual periods in women, smaller head circumferences (which indicate lower cognitive ability) in infants born to mother's who were exposed to pesticides during pregnancy, stillborn infants, an increase in the risk for children to develop asthma and even more alarming, higher suicide and depression rates. Exposure So, you may be thinking, if my family and I are not outdoors during the spraying then we won't be exposed. That would be ideal, wouldn't it? Yet, the ASTDR has shown that permethrin has been shown to remain on foliage for up to 58 days! That is 58 days of exposure if you walk on your grass with exposed feet or possible legs, 58 days of exposure if your children roll around in their yard, 58 days of dogs becoming exposed from eating contaminated grass and 58 days of exposure during gardening. Environmental Impacts There is evidence showing that the spraying programs have weakened the birds in those areas, cut down on the bat population and decreased the bee population. Other insects who prey on mites are dwindling in numbers in those communities that spray, this could lead to an increased mite population, shall we begin spraying for that? What About West Nile Virus? According to data obtained from the CDC, it is very rare to even catch West Nile Virus from mosquitoes and the majority of people who actually contract WNV don't even get seriously ill. For example, in 2005, there were over 10,000,000 people residing in Michigan, 60 people contracted WNV, and there were 2 suspected, but not confirmed cases. Out of these 62 cases there were 4 fatalities, but the data from the CDC doesn't specify whether the two unconfirmed cases were part of the fatality count. But, Where are the Studies Claiming Proof of Human Risks? That is a good question. Those who are in the " pro " pesticide camp, claim that the studies cited by those who are " anti " pesticides use words like " associated with " , " linked to " or " related to " as a means of discrediting what they have said. I can understand how that would cause doubt in the minds of most people. The main reason that they use those words is that when you are doing research, the only way that you can show causal relationship between two variables is to do a true experiment. To conduct a " true " experiment on the causal relationship between pesticides and illness, the researchers would need to have two groups of people, a control group and a manipulation group. The participants in the study would be randomly assigned to either of the groups and the manipulation group would need to be exposed to pesticides on a regular basis. There are a few reasons why this would not happen: To conduct ethical research, your participants must give INFORMED CONSENT. They participants would need to be told that they are participating in research where they may be exposed to pesticides, which have caused ill health effects in animals, I don't know many people who would participate in such a study, do you? To conduct research, the research needs to be approved by a regulating board, human studies would not be approved with the use of pesticides. Many of the studies used are either conducted on animals, as the rules regulating the use of animals in experiments are more relaxed than the ones regulating the use on animals. They also use correlational research, because correlational research does not require the manipulation of a variable, the manipulation has happened naturally or on it's own, therefore, making it ethical. So, because there isn't any " causal " research performed on human and pesticides, the manufacturers are free to say that there haven't been any studies proving that pesticides are harmful to humans. But, I Really Want to Avoid Mosquitoes. I do too, and that is why I am including alternatives to chemical pesticides to avoid mosquito bites. The following advice comes from the CDC: Use Insect Repellent on exposed skin when you go outdoors. Clothing can help reduce mosquito bites Be aware of peak mosquito hours Drain all standing water Install or repair screens. Some other common sense approaches to lowering the amount of mosquitoes in your yard: If you have a pond on your property, install an aerating fountain. Make sure that you don't have any water in your gutters, children's toys, etc. Keep your grass and shrubs at a short length. Some natural alternatives to chemical pesticides can be found at: http://www.mosquitobarrier.com/ They sell a mosquito " killer " / repellent that is safe, it is made with garlic, here is what the website says about it: " Since mosquitoes are soft-bodied insects the garlic juice can be very toxic to them in increased concentrations. The juice does not harm humans or pets or plants, but to mosquitoes it can be deadly. The odor of it chases them out of the area and they stay away - for as long as they can detect the odor. While the odor of sprayed garlic juice becomes undetectable to humans within minutes, the mosquitoes will still detect it. Mosquitoes have extremely sensitive odor sensing antennae - as high as 10,000 times better than humans. They can detect the garlic extract for much longer periods of time and will stay away from the sprayed area for up to a month and more. If the mosquitoes aren't in your yard, they can't get into your house. " http://store.arbico-organics.com/organic-pest-control-mosquito-control.html sells a bacteria that is toxic to mosquito larva. This product needs to be put into water, such as ponds. You should check with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) before using this product, as it may require their approval. Good to Know. In Michigan, it is the law for you to be able to put your name on a " No Spray " list. Once on this list, your property will be exempt from spraying. References London, L, Flisher A.J., Wesseling, C., Mergler, D., Kromhout,H., Sucide and Exposure to Organophosphate Insecticides: Cause or Effect? American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 47: 308-321 (2005) Salam, M., Li, Y., Langholz, B., Gilliland F.D., Early-Life Environmental Risk Factors for Asthma: Findings from the Children's Health Study. Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California Berkowitz, G., Obel, J., Deych, E., Lapinski R., Godbold, J., Liu, Z., Landrigan, P., Wolff, M., Exposure to Indoor Pesticides During Pregnancy in a Multiethnic Urban Cohort. Department of Community and Preventitive Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, New York. Gauthier, E., Fortier, I., Courchesne, F., Pepin, P., Mortimer, J., Gauvreaut, D., Environmental Pesticide Exposure as a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's Disease: A Case-Control Study Department de Geographic Universite de Montreal Shafer, T., Meyer, D., Crofton, K., Developmental Neurotoxicity of Pyrethroid Insecticides: Critical Review and Future Research Needs. Neurotoxicology Division, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/consultations/west_nile_virus/index.html http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Chiroptera.html http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/transmission.htm http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv & controlCaseCount05_detailed.htm -- Sara Proud Mama to Colin 12/07/99 Jack 8/07/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Thanks! Mosquito Spray > > > This is what I wrote about the mosquito spraying: > > > Picture this: You are living a fairly small town in the state of > Michigan, > where the summers are hot and lakes are not. You are enjoying a lazy > summer > evening out in your yard, when all of a sudden you hear it! That familiar > noise. You rustle up your family, get the dog, rush into the house, shut > all of the windows and doors, then turn off the air conditioner. You look > out the window and see the truck with the fog following close behind and > you > know that you can no longer leave your house for the evening or face the > risk of being poisoned. This has got to be something from some grade B > science fiction film, doesn't it? This wouldn't happen in the good ol' US > of A, would it? > > In at least three cities in Genesee County, this is a weekly occurrence. > The City of Fenton, Fenton Township and Linden all perform weekly, > community > wide spraying of pesticides to cut down the mosquito population. You may > be > asking yourself " What is wrong with that? I don't want to be bitten by a > mosquito. " The reality of it is that there is something wrong that, a few > big somethings actually. > > Health Risks of Spraying Pesticides > > The chemicals that are generally used in mosquito control spray programs > are > malathion and Permethrin. According to the Center for Disease Control > (CDC) > these chemicals pose not " unreasonable risk " to humans. What I want to > know > is, what would the CDC consider a " reasonable risk " ? > > The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has > information > regarding the toxicity of these substances. According to the ATSDR, > immediate reactions to malathion poisoning range from the mild; miosis, > headache, nausea, dizziness, muscle weakness, drowsiness, lethargy, > agitation and anxiety, to moderate; chest tightness, difficulty breathing, > bradycardia, tachycardia, hypertenstion, pallor, abdominal pain, > incontinence, diarrhea, anorexia, tremor, fasciculation, lacrimation, > heavy > salivation, profuse sweating, blurred vision, poor concentration, > confusion > and memory loss. But wait folks, that's not all, those who are the lucky > recipients of malathion poisoning are also at risk for immediate > life-threatening signs and symptoms, such as, coma, seizures, respiratory > arrest, pulmonary edema, loss of reflexes, and flaccid paralysis. > > But wait, there's more. A study conducted in California after an aerial > spraying of malthion found a statistically significant association between > the incidence of gastrointestinal anomalies in offspring and exposure to > malathion during the second trimester of pregnancy and a moderate > association between stillbirths was reported. ( et al. 1992) > > Now if that isn't enough, the other chemicals that are generally used in > mosquito control programs are synthetic pyrethoids. So, let's see what > the > ATSDR has to say about one of the most commonly used of the synthetic > pyrethoids, permethrin. Now, permethrin doesn't sound as dangerous as > malthion when you look at the reports from the ASTDR, but when you read > carefully, some questions should arise. > > First of all, a few recent animal studies have indicated that there is > potential for permethrin exposure to cause adverse neurodevelopmental, > reproductive, and immunilogic effects. There haven't been any studies > conducted on humans regarding the risk of pyrethroids to cross the > placental > barrier and have an effect on the developing fetus, yet, there has been > data > from animals that indicate that the transfer of pyrethroids across the > placenta to the fetus may result in persistent effects on > neurotransmitters > later in life. So where are the studies done on humans? Why aren't the > animal studies setting some sort of alarm? > > There are other studies done on the effects of pesticides, they have been > associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, > Parkinson's disease, longer menstrual periods in women, smaller head > circumferences (which indicate lower cognitive ability) in infants born to > mother's who were exposed to pesticides during pregnancy, stillborn > infants, > an increase in the risk for children to develop asthma and even more > alarming, higher suicide and depression rates. > > Exposure > > So, you may be thinking, if my family and I are not outdoors during the > spraying then we won't be exposed. That would be ideal, wouldn't it? > Yet, > the ASTDR has shown that permethrin has been shown to remain on foliage > for > up to 58 days! That is 58 days of exposure if you walk on your grass with > exposed feet or possible legs, 58 days of exposure if your children roll > around in their yard, 58 days of dogs becoming exposed from eating > contaminated grass and 58 days of exposure during gardening. > > Environmental Impacts > > There is evidence showing that the spraying programs have weakened the > birds > in those areas, cut down on the bat population and decreased the bee > population. Other insects who prey on mites are dwindling in numbers in > those communities that spray, this could lead to an increased mite > population, shall we begin spraying for that? > > What About West Nile Virus? > > According to data obtained from the CDC, it is very rare to even catch > West > Nile Virus from mosquitoes and the majority of people who actually > contract > WNV don't even get seriously ill. For example, in 2005, there were over > 10,000,000 people residing in Michigan, 60 people contracted WNV, and > there > were 2 suspected, but not confirmed cases. Out of these 62 cases there > were > 4 fatalities, but the data from the CDC doesn't specify whether the two > unconfirmed cases were part of the fatality count. > > But, Where are the Studies Claiming Proof of Human Risks? > > That is a good question. Those who are in the " pro " pesticide camp, claim > that the studies cited by those who are " anti " pesticides use words like > " associated with " , " linked to " or " related to " as a means of discrediting > what they have said. I can understand how that would cause doubt in the > minds of most people. The main reason that they use those words is that > when you are doing research, the only way that you can show causal > relationship between two variables is to do a true experiment. To conduct > a > " true " experiment on the causal relationship between pesticides and > illness, > the researchers would need to have two groups of people, a control group > and > a manipulation group. The participants in the study would be randomly > assigned to either of the groups and the manipulation group would need to > be > exposed to pesticides on a regular basis. There are a few reasons why > this > would not happen: > To conduct ethical research, your participants must give INFORMED CONSENT. > They participants would need to be told that they are participating in > research where they may be exposed to pesticides, which have caused ill > health effects in animals, I don't know many people who would participate > in > such a study, do you? > To conduct research, the research needs to be approved by a regulating > board, human studies would not be approved with the use of pesticides. > > Many of the studies used are either conducted on animals, as the rules > regulating the use of animals in experiments are more relaxed than the > ones > regulating the use on animals. They also use correlational research, > because correlational research does not require the manipulation of a > variable, the manipulation has happened naturally or on it's own, > therefore, > making it ethical. > > So, because there isn't any " causal " research performed on human and > pesticides, the manufacturers are free to say that there haven't been any > studies proving that pesticides are harmful to humans. > > But, I Really Want to Avoid Mosquitoes. > > I do too, and that is why I am including alternatives to chemical > pesticides > to avoid mosquito bites. The following advice comes from the CDC: > > Use Insect Repellent on exposed skin when you go outdoors. > Clothing can help reduce mosquito bites > Be aware of peak mosquito hours > Drain all standing water > Install or repair screens. > > Some other common sense approaches to lowering the amount of mosquitoes in > your yard: > > If you have a pond on your property, install an aerating fountain. > Make sure that you don't have any water in your gutters, children's toys, > etc. > Keep your grass and shrubs at a short length. > > > > Some natural alternatives to chemical pesticides can be found at: > > http://www.mosquitobarrier.com/ > > They sell a mosquito " killer " / repellent that is safe, it is made with > garlic, here is what the website says about it: > > " Since mosquitoes are soft-bodied insects the garlic juice can be very > toxic > to them in increased concentrations. The juice does not harm humans or > pets > or plants, but to mosquitoes it can be deadly. The odor of it chases them > out of the area and they stay away - for as long as they can detect the > odor. While the odor of sprayed garlic juice becomes undetectable to > humans > within minutes, the mosquitoes will still detect it. Mosquitoes have > extremely sensitive odor sensing antennae - as high as 10,000 times better > than humans. They can detect the garlic extract for much longer periods of > time and will stay away from the sprayed area for up to a month and more. > If > the mosquitoes aren't in your yard, they can't get into your house. " > > http://store.arbico-organics.com/organic-pest-control-mosquito-control.html > sells a bacteria that is toxic to mosquito larva. This product needs to > be > put into water, such as ponds. You should check with the Department of > Environmental Quality (DEQ) before using this product, as it may require > their approval. > > Good to Know. > > In Michigan, it is the law for you to be able to put your name on a " No > Spray " list. Once on this list, your property will be exempt from > spraying. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > References > > > > London, L, Flisher A.J., Wesseling, C., Mergler, D., Kromhout,H., Sucide > and Exposure to Organophosphate Insecticides: Cause or Effect? American > Journal of Industrial Medicine. 47: 308-321 (2005) > > Salam, M., Li, Y., Langholz, B., Gilliland F.D., Early-Life Environmental > Risk Factors for Asthma: Findings from the Children's Health Study. > Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of > Southern California > > Berkowitz, G., Obel, J., Deych, E., Lapinski R., Godbold, J., Liu, Z., > Landrigan, P., Wolff, M., Exposure to Indoor Pesticides During Pregnancy > in > a Multiethnic Urban Cohort. Department of Community and Preventitive > Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, New York. > > Gauthier, E., Fortier, I., Courchesne, F., Pepin, P., Mortimer, J., > Gauvreaut, D., Environmental Pesticide Exposure as a Risk Factor for > Alzheimer's Disease: A Case-Control Study Department de Geographic > Universite de Montreal > > Shafer, T., Meyer, D., Crofton, K., Developmental Neurotoxicity of > Pyrethroid Insecticides: Critical Review and Future Research Needs. > Neurotoxicology Division, National Health and Environmental Effects > Research > Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental > Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. > > http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/consultations/west_nile_virus/index.html > > http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Chiroptera.html > > http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/transmission.htm > > http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv & controlCaseCount05_detailed.htm > > > > > > > > -- > Sara > Proud Mama to > Colin 12/07/99 > Jack 8/07/02 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I have also heard that cinnamon oil helps prevent mosquitos. For the skin, it must be very diluted in a carrier oil because it can burn the skin. However, if you have a bird bath or other standing water, if you put drops in it, it's supposed to prevent mosquitos and their egg-laying. > > No, I don't mind at all, not one little bit. > > For babies, I would personally try to keep them either indoors or covered. I used to carry mine in a sling when we were out at night. > > I have heard that for adults, taking brewer's yeast and b vitamins are supposed to keep mosquitoes away, so is garlic. > > -- > Sara > Proud Mama to > Colin 12/07/99 > Jack 8/07/02 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 http://www.mosquitobarrier.com/ The above link is about a natural mosquito killer/repellent to spray in your yard. It is made from highly concentrated garlic. -- Sara Proud Mama to Colin 12/07/99 Jack 8/07/02 -------------- Original message -------------- From: " " <j-a-devoss@...> I have also heard that cinnamon oil helps prevent mosquitos. For the skin, it must be very diluted in a carrier oil because it can burn the skin. However, if you have a bird bath or other standing water, if you put drops in it, it's supposed to prevent mosquitos and their egg-laying. > > No, I don't mind at all, not one little bit. > > For babies, I would personally try to keep them either indoors or covered. I used to carry mine in a sling when we were out at night. > > I have heard that for adults, taking brewer's yeast and b vitamins are supposed to keep mosquitoes away, so is garlic. > > -- > Sara > Proud Mama to > Colin 12/07/99 > Jack 8/07/02 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Sara, Have you personally used this? I might order if I know that someone has used it and it seems to work. The little buggers eat me ALIVE all summer long here in hot and humid North Carolina. Sheri B. SaraShaughnessy@... wrote: http://www.mosquitobarrier.com/ The above link is about a natural mosquito killer/repellent to spray in your yard. It is made from highly concentrated garlic. -- Sara Proud Mama to Colin 12/07/99 Jack 8/07/02 -------------- Original message -------------- From: " " <j-a-devoss@...> I have also heard that cinnamon oil helps prevent mosquitos. For the skin, it must be very diluted in a carrier oil because it can burn the skin. However, if you have a bird bath or other standing water, if you put drops in it, it's supposed to prevent mosquitos and their egg-laying. > > No, I don't mind at all, not one little bit. > > For babies, I would personally try to keep them either indoors or covered. I used to carry mine in a sling when we were out at night. > > I have heard that for adults, taking brewer's yeast and b vitamins are supposed to keep mosquitoes away, so is garlic. > > -- > Sara > Proud Mama to > Colin 12/07/99 > Jack 8/07/02 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I'm VERY interested in this product too and would like to discuss it further, but I think it's time to move it over to OT4VAX. See you guys there. Anita " Sheri B. " <tallchick1966@...> wrote: Sara, Have you personally used this? I might order if I know that someone has used it and it seems to work. The little buggers eat me ALIVE all summer long here in hot and humid North Carolina. Sheri B. SaraShaughnessy@... wrote: http://www.mosquitobarrier.com/ The above link is about a natural mosquito killer/repellent to spray in your yard. It is made from highly concentrated garlic. -- Sara Proud Mama to Colin 12/07/99 Jack 8/07/02 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 How do you get to OT4VAX? I checked the vacc group site and didn't see a link. Thx -Angie On Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at 02:26 PM, Anita Durney wrote: > I'm VERY interested in this product too and would like to discuss it > further, but I think it's time to move it over to OT4VAX. See you guys > there. > > Anita > > " Sheri B. " <tallchick1966@...> wrote: > Sara, > > Have you personally used this? I might order if I know that someone > has used it and it seems to work. > > The little buggers eat me ALIVE all summer long here in hot and > humid North Carolina. > > Sheri B. > > SaraShaughnessy@... wrote: > http://www.mosquitobarrier.com/ > > The above link is about a natural mosquito killer/repellent to spray > in your yard. It is made from highly concentrated garlic. > > -- > Sara > Proud Mama to > Colin 12/07/99 > Jack 8/07/02 > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 OT4VAX/join > Re: Re: Mosquito Spray > > > How do you get to OT4VAX? I checked the vacc group site and > didn't see a link. Thx -Angie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 " It is made from highly concentrated garlic. " Urrgh, Yikes!! That sounds really stinky! I do my mosquito (anti flea/tick) spray w. dilluted essential oils. Lavender, citronella, geranium or rosmary work very well. tanja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 I have some mosquito repellent from www.mexitanproducts.com They have all natural products, I got sun blocker and " Skedattle " which is the mosquito repellent, funny name but it works. Check it out, I am not sure just how I found it but they are FAST, and very nice to deal with. Western NY -- Re: Mosquito Spray " It is made from highly concentrated garlic. " Urrgh, Yikes!! That sounds really stinky! I do my mosquito (anti flea/tick) spray w. dilluted essential oils. Lavender, citronella, geranium or rosmary work very well. tanja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 That isn't for use *on* people. It is meant for spraying in your yard, I wouldn't want to put highly concentrated garlic on me, nor do I think anyone else would ; ) -- Sara Proud Mama to Colin 12/07/99 Jack 8/07/02 -------------- Original message -------------- From: " labbidoggi " <tanja_M@...> " It is made from highly concentrated garlic. " Urrgh, Yikes!! That sounds really stinky! I do my mosquito (anti flea/tick) spray w. dilluted essential oils. Lavender, citronella, geranium or rosmary work very well. tanja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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