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Default why cant you go outside when they are spraying mosquitos for the west nile virus? - 01-01-2009, 11:25 PM

why cant you go outside when they are spraying mosquitos for the west nile virus??? what would be the side effect if you did????
   
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Default 01-02-2009, 12:19 AM

wen they use the spray it is extremely toxic and deadly. If you were to inhail some spray it could have deadly effects. Just think if it can kill hordes of mosquitos wouldnt it be able to kill a human??
   
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Default 01-02-2009, 12:34 AM

You can go outside if you want to, but you might get sprayed with whatever pesticide that is used in your area. There is no way to know what the effects would be unless you can find out what they are spraying.
   
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Default 01-02-2009, 12:39 AM

That stuff they spray is toxic, they go through our town once a day, usually in the evening, they sound an alarm and we know to go in the house. And this year, I have noticed that we have far less birds, no butterflies, and the squirrels look so bad, stringy tails instead of fluffy ones. I always change the water in the bird bath after they pass by spraying that stuff. Usually we have those cute little geckos running around the yard, but this year none. It's like Rachel Carlson's book"Silent Spring"written in 1962 on the dangers of pesticides like DDT. This may not be DDT but it is certainly having an effect on our wildlife. Take heed and stay inside, can't be good for your immune system.
   
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