NY Restrictions on Bug Bombs

The most commonly reported acute health effects from bug bombs were respiratory problems and gastrointestinal reactions, such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In editorial comments accompanying the study, the CDC notes that these figures are most likely underestimated.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis announced in October that the state will be taking action to address the risks posed by total release foggers, also known as ?EUR??,,????'?????<

DEC will move to classify foggers as a restricted-use product in New York State, meaning that only certified pesticide applicators ?EUR??,,????'?????<

Total release foggers have caused numerous explosions and acute illnesses due to pesticide exposure. According to a report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 123 cases of bug bomb-related illness or injury in New York State (58 in New York City alone) from 2001-06. Information on New York?EUR??,,????'?????<

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