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How toxic is bugspray?

Updated: 6/25/2024
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It depends on the bugspray--well, insecticide is a better term.

Some insecticides are very non-toxic to animals that are not insects. (And after you spray it around for a few years, those same insecticides become non-toxic to the bugs you're trying to kill.)

Other insecticides are extremely toxic. One example is Zyklon B, invented by Degussa (which means "German Gold and Silver Refining Company") and Degesch (which means "German Organization for Pest Control") in Germany for killing difficult-to-kill insects like lice. It is an excellent insecticide--very efficient at killing bugs--and, before World War II, was purchased by countries worldwide as a quick, non-persistent (this means you knock off the bugs with it, ventilate the area and eventually it will go away) insecticide. It is made out of hydrogen cyanide. You might know Zyklon B better as the agent used to kill Jews at Auschwitz.

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Bug spray can be toxic if ingested or inhaled in large quantities. It's important to follow the instructions on the product label and use it in a well-ventilated area to minimize any potential risks. If ingested or inhaled accidentally, seek medical attention immediately.

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