[Pollinator] concerns about "Mosquito Squad"

[Betsy Slack]

I think I found the answer:

The active ingredient is:  natural pyrethrins 

http://www.beyondpesticides.org/pesticides/factsheets/Permethrin.pdf

The active ingredient is harmful to bees according to this fact sheet.

If anyone else has information related to Mosquito Squad spraying and the impact 
on bees I would be most grateful for the information.




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From: Betsy Slack <betsyslack at yahoo.com>
To: pollinator at nappc.org; Jennifer Tsang <jt at pollinator.org>
Sent: Thu, June 2, 2011 4:17:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Pollinator] concerns about "Mosquito Squad"


Hello,
 
My neighbor posted a sign "Mosquito Squad - Kills Ticks Too" in her front yard. 
 
I'm concerned that this product is harming pollinators and other insects, as 
well as birds, animals, and the soil.
I looked up the product but could not find the ingredients.  They spray to 
control and exterminate "pests".
 
Does anyone have any information on this product/company?  Has any research has 
been done on mosquito spraying and the harmful effects on pollinators?
 
I appreciate your help.  
 
Betsy Slack
Silver Spring, Maryland
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