Pest control strips

The recent news coverage and re-emergence of bed bugs has made people more aware of the potential to host these pests and others in their homes. In response, more people have been using slow release pesticides for controlling these pests and others such as cockroaches, spiders, and silverfish to name a few. If not carefully used, the active ingredient DDVP or dichlorvos can cause significant illness to humans as noted by a CDC report on pest-strips. Dichlorvos is the active ingredient in the products such as Nuvan and Prostrips, but is also active in other products used as pesticides. Carefully inspect the label of any product you use and be sure to follow safe handling procedures to avoid unnecessary risk. Dichlorvos looked like it might have seen the last of its days a few years back, at least partly because of its acute toxicity.

Controls flies, mosquitoes, gnats and other insects as listed. Kills flies and other insects as listed for up to four 4 months. Remove from sealed bag and hang or stand, out of reach of children and pets, in an open space of an enclosed area, away from windows. Do not allow children to handle new or used strips. In a larger room, if more than one strip is required, keep them at least 10 ft apart. Record the date of installation so that the old strip may be replaced with a new, fresh, full-strength strip at the end of the four 4 month period or when effectiveness diminishes. Outer Container Nonrefillable container.

A full list of recalled products, including the brand, product label and retailer where sold, is available on the FDA recall page. Caito Food and SpartanNash Company supply to independent retailers, so it is important to look at the label description and brand information to identify the product. Because it is possible that products could still be on store shelves, this recall extends to both retailers and consumers. Consumers should not consume the product and should promptly dispose of any remaining product. Consumers seeking information may call Monday through Friday, 6 a.

It's meant mostly for doctors, public health practitioners, epidemiologists, and other scientists. It's not something you read over dinner for light entertainment. Unless, you know, you're a bug nerd like me. States and Canada, —