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Iain
Moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11 Feb 2007 : 10:41:35
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For anyone who's worried:
"No Pesties were harmed in the making of this string"
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ABPest
Senior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Feb 2007 : 13:02:11
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Not physically perhaps 
It's nice to see the spirit of oneupmanship is still alive and well 
Just a shame it represents the face of a small part of the pest control industry that the public also has access to.
Why do forums bring the worst out in people?
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Dusty
Senior Member
Australia
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Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 08:06:01
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Adrian, perhaps because some of us dont like to see someone attacked for offering an opinion, be it way outside the square or not.
I think most of us new exactly what Nick was implying but you all sit back without uttering a word. One upmanship or UK pest control politics? Therein lies a question!
Don't feed them, get Rid of them |
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ABPest
Senior Member
United Kingdom
196 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 13:58:03
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James,
I am glad that you agree with me that the treatment of Merlin was uncalled for.
Merlin ( whom I do not know personally ) rightly corrected what is a commonly held misconception held amongst pesties regarding toxicity. For doing that he, his previous profession and his qualifications were taken to task, basically a character assasination. This is what I find disturbing.
I have been in touch via a couple of emails with Merlin regarding bed-bug treatments and I am aware that he is very concerned regarding the use of pesticides, their reactions, reasons for use and effectiveness.
I think we actually need more Merlins in this industry to question why we do what we do, what we use to do it with and how we do it.
Merlin gave a very detailed answer to a statement that left him unhappy, for this he was harangued. OK so he started by saying " absolute rubbish ", but surely he could be forgiven this as a new boy!
With regard to alleged " politics ", Merlin is new to the forums and the pest control industry ( I believe ). So I doubt if he expected the backlash he received. As he said he was open to serious debate, exactly what he didn't get!
If you re-read Merlin's postings you will find that at no time did he " attack " any one, but actually posted detailed, explanatory answers.
I wonder if he'll ever bother posting here again. If not, it will be a loss to us all.
As with Merlin, this is my final post on this issue.
Adrian.
PS I hope Merlin doesn't mind me posting this. |
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NickA
Hyperactive Member
United Kingdom
802 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 14:58:52
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It appears then Adrian that apart from you and Merlin the rest of us are idiots or even worse dertractors.
I notice you have enjoyed the one up man ship and certainly have participated.
I did not take his qualifications to task no more than he did mine.
But thalidomide one good example, Drug trials NW London last year another good example, the International body of Pharmacologists warning about avarice in their profession late last year.
PS I have a friend who is a pharmacologist involved in research.
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The Big Fish
Junior Member
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Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 16:42:13
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Originally posted by ABPest
With regard to alleged " politics ", Merlin is new to the forums and the pest control industry ( I believe ).
I wonder if he'll ever bother posting here again. If not, it will be a loss to us all.
PS I hope Merlin doesn't mind me posting this.
Well he seems to be fitting in nicley on the ukpco site 
Im sure Merlin wont mind you posting this, did he get a preview of the draft copy?
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nigel
Senior Member
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Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 19:58:52
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Absolute Rubbish. 
With hind sight a simple "I do not agree" would have been less offensive.
Take Merlins comments about what is or is not toxic irrespective of levels, well oxygen is toxic so are everything we eat or drink. |
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Dusty
Senior Member
Australia
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Posted - 12 Feb 2007 : 21:16:13
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No politics? What a bloody laugh. Its ok to sit by and watch a Hyperactive Member be character assinated on a regular basis, but we are not allowed to have the audacity to disagree with someone who is new.
Adrian and Merlin, even primary schol kids are aware that all petsicides are toxic and that many have the potential to kill.
I merely pointed out that I did not agree with Merlin's use of Oral LD50 results within the context of the thread, but that dermal ratings were the ones that are relevant. Not allowed to do that? Is it termerity to question and perish the thought, disagree?
Might pay to check it out both Oral and Dermal LD50 results on various pesticides. You may then understand
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Dusty
Senior Member
Australia
439 Posts |
Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 09:02:54
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Have the buzzards stopped circling?
Don't feed them, get Rid of them |
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jedwin
Starting Member
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Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 11:44:00
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Just another opinion, for what its worth,
We should consider that the amount of Bendiocarb used was ok, and the rules were followed for the application in domestic premises, therefore would it not be safe to assume that it is safe to take it to the tip?
You should also consider that the special waste legislation is different for Domestic premises, and some items can be treated differently when produced from domestic, rather than Industrial. Which, and correct me if I am wrong (As if you wouldnt) was the original question asked, about the advice he gave re the disposal of the mattress, and was he right or wrong.
He was right, wasnt he? |
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andyb
Senior Member
United Kingdom
242 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 19:31:59
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Quote "PS I have a friend who is a pharmacologist involved in research."
I wonder if he is working on Pheromones that attract friends and influence people, if he is then the are still at the developement stages.
ANDY B |
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NickA
Hyperactive Member
United Kingdom
802 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2007 : 19:33:53
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Originally posted by andyb
Quote "PS I have a friend who is a pharmacologist involved in research."
I wonder if he is working on Pheromones that attract friends and influence people, if he is then the are still at the developement stages.
ANDY B
Saved for posteriety
Private area busy. LOL
Pests are smart - We're smarter
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Edited by - NickA on 21 Feb 2007 19:38:01 |
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Contaminated waste - or not?
