seizure of Sniper, a very dangerous and banned insecticide, on a market in Val-d'Oise

Presented on social networks as a miracle product for fight against bedbugs and other pests, it has caused numerous poisonings among individuals who wanted to use it. Although it is prohibited for sale since 2013 for household uses, the chemical insect killer Sniper 1000 Ecwhich can be fatal if inhaled and toxic in contact with skin, continues to sell under the cloak on the markets of Val-d'Oise.

Last year, 103 Sniper and 609 units of Green Leaf and Green Soulby, other unauthorized insecticides, were seized by law enforcement officers. Departmental Directorate for Population Protection (Ddpp 95), specified Thursday January 9, 2025 Marguerite Lafanechereits director. Inspectors have had these products in their sights since November 2023, following several cases of poisoning reported by ANSES (National Health Security Agency).

Two traders arrested

While last June 78 bottles were discovered under the sellers' stands at the Sarcelles market, a new operation was carried out there this Tuesday, January 14, 2025 by the national police. During this, the police carried out the seizure of 45 vials of Sniper 1000 EC. THE two traders were arrested and placed in police custody. The latter face up to two years in prison and a fine of 7,000 euros.

Sold for a little less than 10 euros, while it takes several hundred euros for the intervention of a professional, the product from China appeals to consumers despite its dangerousness. “The substance contained in this insecticide, dichlorvos, presents a mortal danger by inhalation, by contact with the skin or by ingestion,” alerts the Val-d’Oise prefecture following this operation. Before adding: “The severity of poisoning varies and can lead to hospitalization: breathing difficulties, digestive, neurological or neuromuscular disorders which can lead to coma. »

Recalling that the product is prohibited for sale, state services emphasize that in the event of a pest infestation, it is necessary to “contact a pest control professional with a Certibiocide certificate”.

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