Definition of Insecticide:

Insecticide is a chemical that kills bugs. Insecticide poisoning occurs when someone swallows or breathes in this substance.

See also: Paradichlorobenzene

Poisonous Ingredient:

Most household bug sprays contain chemicals called pyrethrins. These chemicals are generally not harmful, but can cause life-threatening breathing problems if breathed in.

Industrial insecticides, often found in household garages and greenhouses, contain many dangerous substances, including:

• Carbamates
• Organophosphates
• Paradichlorobenzenes (mothballs)

Where Found:

Various insecticides (bug killers)