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Understanding Pesticide Risks

WEBUnderstanding pesticide risk will help you take steps to minimize it. The risk of a pesticide depends on two things, exposure ( how much?) and toxicity ( how …

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Health Effects of Mothballs

WEBHealth Effects of Mothballs. Mothballs are nearly 100% active ingredient, and the active ingredient may be either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene. Each active …

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Acephate General Fact Sheet

WEBAcephate is an organophosphate insecticide. It is used on food crops, citrus trees, as a seed treatment, on golf courses, and in commercial or institutional facilities. At one time …

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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds ADBAC and DDAC Fact Sheet …

WEBThis fact sheet will discuss two of the categories. One category is the didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DDAC) group. 1,2 It contains five similar chemicals. 2 …

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Permethrin General Fact Sheet

WEBPermethrin affects the nervous system in insects, causing muscle spasms, paralysis and death. Permethrin is more toxic to insects than it is to people and dogs. This is because …

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Paradichlorobenzene General Fact Sheet

WEBParadichlorobenzene vapor can also irritate the eyes and nasal passages. If paradichlorobenzene contacts the skin for a prolonged period, it can cause a burning …

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Picaridin General Fact Sheet

WEBPicaridin repels insects, ticks and chiggers. It is a synthetic compound first made in the 1980s. It was made to resemble the natural compound piperine, which is found in the …

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Fipronil General Fact Sheet

WEBFipronil is a broad use insecticide that belongs to the phenylpyrazole chemical family. Fipronil is used to control ants, beetles, cockroaches, fleas, ticks, termites, mole …

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2,4-D General Fact Sheet

WEBPeople who drank products containing 2,4- D vomited, had diarrhea, headaches, and were confused or aggressive. Some people also had kidney failure and skeletal muscle …

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Pool and Spa Chemicals Fact Sheet

WEBPool chemicals are used to maintain swimming pools and spas to reduce germs and other microorganisms in the water and keep the pool looking clean. These products include …

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Captan General Fact Sheet

WEBCaptan can be harmful to eyes. Concentrated captan has been shown to cause permanent eye damage in rabbits. Captan is very low in toxicity if it is eaten. 2 After eating large …

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Diatomaceous Earth Fact Sheet

WEBIf breathed in, diatomaceous earth can irritate the nose and nasal passages. If an extremely large amount is inhaled, people may cough and have shortness of breath. On skin, it can …

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Sulfuryl Fluoride General Fact Sheet

WEBWhere can I get more information? For more detailed information about sulfuryl fluoride please visit the list of referenced resources or call the National Pesticide Information …

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Sulfur General Fact Sheet

WEBSulfur is an element that exists in nature and can be found in soil, plants, foods, and water. 1 Some proteins contain sulfur in the form of amino acids. 2 Sulfur is an essential …

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National Pesticide Information Center

WEBWEBSITE OVERHAUL With the launch of the new website, many new pages were developed. These include: Heath & Safety, Human Health, Animal Health, Safe Use …

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Acephate Technical Fact Sheet

WEBLD 50 /LC 50: A common measure of acute toxicity is the lethal dose (LD 50) or lethal concentration (LC 50) that causes death (resulting from a single or limited exposure) in …

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Contacts for Pesticide Applicators and Workers

WEBState Pesticide Regulatory Agency - applicator training, licensing, pesticide law enforcement: Pesticide Incident Reporting - who to contact to report an incident: Worker …

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Treated Wood Fact Sheet

WEBHere are a few considerations for treated wood use in a garden bed: Generally, preservatives tend to move less in organic-rich soils. 21 In one study, adding compost to …

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2,4-D Technical Fact Sheet

WEBChemical Class and Type: 2,4-D is an herbicide and secondarily a plant growth regulator. 1 Formulations include esters, acids, and several salts, which vary in their chemical …

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