ApocaDocs: Insect killer misuse widespread in Indiana

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Posted Sat Nov 23 2013: from Muncie Star Press:


	Insect killer misuse widespread in Indiana http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1385243265 A civil investigation by the state chemist's office last year revealed that Ecolab Pest Elimination had illegally sprayed insect killer inside dozens of restaurants, motels, nursing homes, a hospital, a resort, convenience stores and other buildings throughout the southern half of Indiana... The product is called Termidor, active ingredient fipronil, which is highly effective in controlling ants, termites, cockroaches and other pests. But the manufacturer, BASF Corp., warns on the label it is a violation of state and federal law to use Termidor indoors, because its use indoors has not been evaluated for human or environmental safety.

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