Delaware Family Pesticide - What should have been a safe and enjoyable Caribbean getaway turned out to be a deadly one. A family from Delaware is in serious condition following an alleged pesticide poisoning at the Sirenusa Resort on St. John in the US Virgin Islands.
The Delaware family pesticide victims have been identified as Steve Desmond, his wife Dr. Theresa Devine, and their two teenage boys. According to initial investigation, the family checked in at the hotel's second floor. The apartment below them at that time was sprayed with methyl bromide due to an indoor bug infestation.
The pesticide was applied around the morning of March 19. By night time, the Delaware family pesticide effects were noticed. Both boys of Desmond had started to have seizure attacks. Paramedics immediately responded to the scene by taking them to a neighboring hospital at St. Thomas. While both boys are in critical condition at the Philadelphia hospital, both Desmond and his wife are currently hospitalized in Delaware.
Whereas the Delaware family pesticide is concerned, methyl bromide had already been banned for indoor residential use back in 1984. It is still allowed for use only for agricultural purposes. EPA has already launched a "comprehensive investigation" and has also issued a pesticide warning at the Caribbean island. In addition, EPA is also thoroughly examining if other areas in the US Virgin Islands have been openly using methyl bromide indoors.
The company that led to the Delaware family pesticide poisoning, Terminix, has halted all their fumigation projects in the Virgin Islands. They too will be investigated due to the incident. Following the hospitalization of Desmond's family, the company released a statement.
"First and foremost, the family is in our thoughts and prayers," says Terminix with regards to the Delaware family pesticide poisoning, adding, "We're cooperating with authorities in their investigation, and we're conducting our own thorough investigation in the matter. We're committed to performing all work we undertake in a way that is safe for our employees, customers and the public."
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