ActiveGuard mattress liners are permethrin impregnated. Permethrin also used
for head louse control.
Here's some information about the mattress liners.
ActiveGuard Mattress Liners are treated with Permethrin and will continue to
kill bed bugs and dust mites for two years. ActiveGuard Mattress
This chemical, permethrin, has been used in all sorts of situations, including
treating military uniforms for lice, ticks, and mosquitoes. Go for it with
respect to vulnerable and valuable carpeting. Hope others in the museum
community see this interchange.
Tom Parker
> On Nov 24, 2020,
Todd,
The website you provided shows a product registered for use in Australia and
New Zealand. Products registered by the EPA are for manufacturing use only;
that is, the product is added to wool or wool blends during the manufacture of
goods such as carpets. So it would not be available for
Hi Todd,
Permethrin is often used as a pesticide on camping and backpacking gear to
repel mosquitos and ticks. It's generally considered safe, and is usually
re-applied after washing equipment. I'd say you're fine, especially after
30 years!
Riza
On Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 3:57 PM Todd Holmberg
