Sure.
Permethrin, a mosquito insecticide generally sprayed in residential areas by Colorado cities and counties, could be poisonous to pets in excessive concentrations.
The chemical, additionally present in some canine flea collars, is accepted to be used in merchandise in low concentrations — usually diluted to 1/a hundredth of a pound with water or oil. Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont and Broomfield are among the many Entrance Vary communities contracted with a mosquito administration firm that regularly makes use of a 30% permethrin combination, utilized at not more than .007 kilos per acre.
Publicity to permethrin could cause canine and cats to behave unusually, twitching their ears or rolling on the bottom.
Cats are particularly delicate to the chemical. Publicity to concentrations over 45% can have an effect on their nervous system and result in loss of life. The Fort Collins metropolis web site recommends bringing pets indoors throughout fogging.
Cities and counties normally spray permethrin in July and August when West Nile virus ranges spike.
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