OCTOBER 2, 2012:
The pesticide applied aerially in Massachusetts to combat mosquito-borne diseases is Anvil 10 + 10, which contains 10% piperonyl butoxide (PBO). PBO is classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a possible human carcinogen. Its side effects in humans include respiratory problems and blisters with skin contact. Long term effects include disruption of the endocrine system by mimicking the female hormone estrogen, thus causing excessive estrogen levels in females and lowered sperm counts in men. Scientists believe it is more acutely toxic to children.... http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2012/10/02-3



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