Disrupted nervous systems in insects, mites, and ticks are the intended effects when permethrin is the active, neuro-toxic ingredient in pesticides. It is not a target-specific control so it can affect aquatic organisms such as fish, beloved animals such as kittycats, and beneficial insects such as bees.
Yes, one of the fatal side effects of using Permethrin is trouble breathing and wheezing. This could cause a person that has asthma to go into an attack.
Permethrin is designed to kill insects and other non-mammals. It is not very toxic for humans. It is also poorply absorbed through the skin. Maybe taking a bath in concentrated permethrin could kill you, but any permethrin cream designed for use in humans probably has very little chance of doing anything that is not designed to. (Especially if you follow the directions). -Zach
Yes, 0.5 permethrin is toxic to cats. It is important to avoid using products containing permethrin on cats as it can be harmful to their health.
Yes, permethrin is toxic to cats when dry. It is important to keep cats away from permethrin-treated surfaces to prevent poisoning.
Permethrin is a neurotoxin insecticide. All poisons can potentially harm the body, including causing wrinkles, so use them only when you must. You can help counteract toxic effects by taking extra Vitamin C, which in larger doses is an antitoxin.
Permethrin is not safe for cats even after it dries. It can be toxic to cats and should not be used on them.
Yes, cats are at risk of permethrin poisoning from products containing the chemical. Permethrin is highly toxic to cats and can cause serious health issues if they are exposed to it. It is important to keep cats away from products containing permethrin to prevent poisoning.
Permethrin will kill crickets that are in the area where it is sprayed. It does not keep crickets from coming back to that area though.
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You can buy permethrin over the counter at a %1 strength which is strong enough to kill lice but the kind of permethrin (%5 strength) that cures scabies you need a prescription for
Permethrin is toxic to cats because they lack certain enzymes needed to break down and eliminate the chemical from their bodies. This can lead to a buildup of permethrin in a cat's system, causing neurological symptoms and potentially fatal reactions.
Permethrin is not safe for cats as it is toxic to them. It should never be used on cats or products containing it should not be used around them.