Re:The 'Unthinkable' New Reality About Bedbugs
by UncleOxidant on Saturday February 10, 2024 @04:35PM
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Don't you have to be careful not to breathe that stuff since it's composed if tiny silica spikes? You'd need to wear a respirator in your house.
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Re:The 'Unthinkable' New Reality About Bedbugs
by patientzero on Saturday February 10, 2024 @06:03PM
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Not really, there are different forms and OSHA recommendations for how much of a safer form should be in the air if you are possibly breathing it your whole working life..
Pets and very small children might get much higher doses being curious and near the floor though.
Re:The 'Unthinkable' New Reality About Bedbugs
by andrei_says_ on Saturday February 10, 2024 @05:45PM
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Have used it to get rid of fleas. The DA dust just lays on the floor - once applied it’s out of the air.
We didn’t wear respirators and I haven’t heard of anyone who does in this scenario.
Re:The 'Unthinkable' New Reality About Bedbugs
by lazide on Saturday February 10, 2024 @06:12PM
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Yup. It’s a fine powder that will get into the air if walked on or near, and causes nasal and lung irritation if breathed in short term - and silicosis if breathed in long term.
Unlikely this length of exposure would result in silicosis probably though.
Re:The 'Unthinkable' New Reality About Bedbugs
by singleshot_ on Monday February 12, 2024 @12:50PM
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One trick is do not clean it up with a vacuum.