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Pesticide Illness Prevention

Current News and Events

Pest strips with Dichlorvos have made people sick. Learn about the problems to avoid and alternatives for these pest strips.

Pesticide poisoning monitoring program protects farmworkers - NIOSH impact story on the investigation of three infants with births defects born to mothers working for the same tomato grower in Florida.

Mouse and Rat Control Products Canceled to Reduce Accidental Exposure - EPA news release.

Bug Bombs

Insect foggers can be a serious health and safety hazard, especially if you use too many or don't follow the directions. Learn about the hazards of bug bombs.

Landlords can print a brochure on bug bombs to give to tenants. The brochure is available in English and español.

 

Data and Reports

Annual reports, studies, and articles with pesticide-related illness data collected in Washington, including recent pesticide air monitoring study results.

Schools and Pesticides

Pesticide illness in schools.

Internet Pesticides

Buying pesticides online can be dangerous.

Fact Sheets

Pesticide fact sheets from the National Pesticide Information Center.

Report Pesticide Illness

Health care providers and hospitals are required to report suspected or confirmed pesticide-related illness.

  • 1-800-222-1222 or

  • 1-877-485-7316 (M-F, 8-5)

Health Care Provider Resources

Reporting and clinical management of pesticide-related illnesses.

Learn about the hazards of insect foggers.

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Bed bugs

Bug bombs (foggers)

Buying pesticides online

Data and reports

Gypsy moth control

Pest strips

Report pesticide illness

Schools and pesticides

Stinging and biting bugs

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