Warning: Dangerous parasite means damage the environment and animals!
Warning: Dangerous parasite means damage the environment and animals!
Wien, Österreich - The use of chemical means to combat ectoparasites in pets has increased significantly in recent years. These agents that are supposed to fight blood suckers such as fleas and ticks are indispensable for many animal owners. But now the veterinary university Vienna warns in a current broadcast of the undesirable side effects of these medicines. According to [Kleine Zeitung] (https://www.kleinezeitung.at/service/newsticker/chronik/1994078/warung-vweltschaeden- through-parasite-fuer-animal), many of the drugs used, health-threatening pesticides or insecticids contain not only pets.
The two substances IMIDACLOPRID and FIPRONIL, which are prohibited in many countries, including the EU, are particularly worth mentioning. In the UK, however, they are still allowed in products for fighting parasite. Imidacloprid is often referred to as "bee killer" and belongs to the group of neonicotinoids that are used worldwide in urban and agricultural applications. For a long time, this means was considered a safer compared to organophosphate-containing connections, but the focus is increasingly in focus.environmental impacts and health risks
A study carried out in Italy analyzed the effects of Fipronil and Imidacloprid in the waste water. The results of this investigation show that both substances in aquatic organisms cause toxic effects and remain persistent in the water. According to PMC, it was found that the concentrations of Imidaclopride and Fipronil remained stable over a period of 60 days and these values even have negative effects on the mobility of copepodes, small craving. This is particularly worrying because these organisms represent central components of aquatic ecosystems.
regulatory measures and recommendations
The need to introduce stronger regulations regarding the use of chemical ectoparasiticides is becoming increasingly clear. Studies such as this show that even low concentrations can lead to health risks, not only for animals, but also for humans. In 2013, the European Union already pointed out the potential neurotoxic risk of IMIDACLOPRID. This proves the urgency of a comprehensive assessment of ecological risks and the implementation of sustainable alternatives to combat ectoparasites in order to minimize the environmental impact and to protect human and animal health.
It is of crucial importance to collect resilient data for the release of drugs into the environment, since the influence of chemical substances such as Fipronil and Imidacloprid can have far -reaching consequences for sensitive non -target organisms such as birds and fish. The PMC provides further information about the general problem of neonicotinoids, which is not only found in agriculture, but also in water, in food and even in honey, and their potential effects on human health and that Ecosystem. In summary, a rethink in veterinary medicine is required. Practitioner veterinarians should be included in the development of environmentally friendly alternatives in order to offer effective and safe solutions to combat ectoparasites.| Details | |
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