Permethrin
USAF Davis Monthan AFB
Permethrin is an insecticide used on agricultural crops, but most uses are non-agricultural. It can be applied to residential areas to control mosquitoes and ticks and also used as a bug repellent on clothing, as well as medical applications to treat head lice. Long-term exposure to permethrin may harm the liver.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-03-26 | 4240754 | ND |
2019-03-26 | 4240758 | ND |
2019-03-26 | 4240762 | ND |
2019-03-26 | 4240766 | ND |
2019-03-26 | 4240770 | ND |
2019-09-18 | 4426756 | ND |
2019-09-18 | 4426986 | ND |
2019-09-18 | 4427297 | ND |
2019-09-18 | 4427058 | ND |
2019-10-29 | 4472143 | ND |