They make them sound pretty bad. We used to have them around the house all
the time when I was growing up. I surprised I survived!




"John DeGood" wrote in message
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Gene Schurg wrote:
Do they still make these?

I found this at

http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publica...icides2-17.pdf

PESTICIDE
Dichlorvos C4H7Cl2O4P

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
clear, slightly yellow liquid with a mild odor; combustible

HEALTH EFFECTS
suspected carcinogen, can affect the central nervous system

ROUTE OF ENTRY
inhalation, ingestion, skin

TYPE
insecticide

HANDLING
Nitrile gloves, Tyvek clothes (if possible), respirator,safety glasses

SYNONYMS AND TRADE NAMES
Unitox, Lindan, DDVP, Vapona, Shell No-Pest Strips, Flie Die, Nuvan,
Astrobot, Cypona