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Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet - Termite Control
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Authors:
Susan C. Jones |
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Subterranean termites are the most common and economically
important wood-destroying organisms in the United States. Termites feed
on materials that contain cellulose, primarily dead wood and wood
by-products. Subterranean termites are closely associated with the soil
habitat where they excavate a network of tunnels through the soil to
reach water and food. These termites need moisture to survive. Termites
feed slowly so there is no need to panic if they are discovered in one's
home. A few weeks
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Working the bugs out of asthma |
Authors:
Carol Potera |
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Cockroach antigens (proteins found in the insects' feces, saliva,
eggs, and shed cuticles) have been implicated as one of the leading
causes of asthma among inner-city children. These antigens can trigger
severe allergic reactions, and even tiny amounts can be potentially
fatal to sensitive asthmatics. Cockroach allergies are particularly
difficult to treat because the cockroach antigens are so persistent. The
challenge lies in pinpointing the precise location of the antigens
within a house
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Cockroach Control Manual |
Authors:
Ogg, B., Ferraro, D., and C. Ogg |
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The Cockroach Control Manual is a practical reference for persons
who have had little or no training in insect identification, biology or
control methods. An earlier version was developed for those attending
our Cockroach Combat Workshops. In these workshops, we emphasized a
holistic, least-toxic approach to controlling cockroaches using all
available tactics for the most effective control. Each of the authors
have read enough scientific literature to understand just how easy it
would have b
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What is a pesticide? |
Authors:
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
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A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended
for: preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Though
often misunderstood to refer only to insecticides, the term pesticide
also applies to herbicides, fungicides, and various other substances
used to control pests. Under United States law, a pesticide is also any
substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant
regulator, defoliant, or desiccant.
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Fact Sheet on Rodents: Rats and Mice |
Authors:
Laurene Hall |
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Rats and mice will inhabit a variety of places including
woodpiles, bushes, tall grasses, and underground burrows. They often
find shelter in buildings, cars, appliances, and furniture that has been
put outside. They are most attracted to garbage cans with loose lids,
birdseed, pet food in pet dishes, and fruits and berries on the ground.
Furthermore, compost bins containing meat, fish, poultry, or dairy
wastes are rat magnets. Do not put these items in your compost. Once
inside your home, rats
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Integrated Pest Management in Housing |
Authors:
Sam Bryks |
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Most of us have the expectation of having “apparently” pest free
homes – no creepy crawlies of any kind, no bugs or spiders or mice or
anything that sneaks or creeps. This has always been a desire of people
even when it was almost impossible in earlier historical periods. Pests
have always played very significant roles in the human experience. Most
of plagues mentioned in the Chapter Exodus from the Old Testament were
pests of one form or other. These were often described as pestilence –
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Contracts and Contractors - Integrated Pest Management in Housing
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Authors:
Toronto
IPM Housing Contractors |
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Pest
control contracts for housing (and especially in the public/nonprofit
sector) have been no-win, low bid, “run and spray”, “what do you expect”
low expectation, low-tech, necessary “evil” services until quite
recently. “Evil” in the sense of it not being pleasant to have to have
pesticides applied in one’s home, with this idea that “it’s safe to us,
but will kill the roaches”. The lesser of two evils one might say… “What
is worst? having the bugs? Or the odour of the spray for a short
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Integrated Pest Management Kit For Building Managers |
Authors:
Brad Mitchell |
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What Is IPM? Traditional methods of pest control usually involves
no more than periodic applications of pesticides. IPM is a common sense
approach to pest management that uses a variety of methods to control
pests. Chemical pesticides may be part of an IPM program. However,
considerable effort is also put towards preventing pest problems by
controlling conditions which may attract and support pests. IPM has been
used successfully for many years in agriculture, and is increasingly
being applied
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Can Integrated Pest Management Impact Urban Children with Asthma?
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Authors:
Megan Sandel, et al. |
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Objective: To assess if an integrated pest management (IPM)
program can impact pest infestation levels and the health of urban
children with asthma Methods: Within a larger randomized controlled
study in private and subsidized urban homes, all families who reported
pest infestations were offered an Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
program consisting of an in-home education session about reducing pests,
supplies to seal food and trash, and two treatments from a professional
pest control service.
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The Principals of Integrated Pest Management |
Authors:
The Principals of Integrated Pest Management |
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WHY USE INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT? 1. IPM is the most effective
method of controlling pests. 2. Pesticides may not always be the safest
way to deal with pest problems. Studies having shown that children are
at greater risk than adults to the effects of pesticide exposure. 3.
Kids may crawl or play on surfaces that have been treated with
pesticides, increasing their risk of exposure. 4. Getting organized,
improving sanitation, and sealing buildings results in numerous benefits
in addition to p
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Working with a Pest Management Company in an IPM Program - IPM in
Schools and Child Care Facilities |
Authors:
IU - IPM Contracting Guide |
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An increasing number of pest management companies are providing
IPM services such as monitoring for pests and use of baits instead of
spray insecticides. Communicate with your current provider that you are
interested in developing an IPM program. They may be knowledgeable about
IPM and happy to provide these services. When hiring a new company,
provide a copy of your pest management policy and confirm that the
company can provide services that are consistent with the policy.
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School IPM IPM Standards available for Schools! |
Authors:
The IPM Institute of North America, Inc. |
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How do you know if the pest management practices in your school
are the least risk, most effective available? Is your school doing as
much as possible to prevent and avoid pest problems? How many of the
available IPM practices is your school implementing? "IPM Standards for
Schools: A Program for Reducing Pest and Pesticide Risks in Schools and
Other Sensitive Environments" is a new initiative that can provide
answers to these questions. The 128 page document lists more than 700
IPM practices
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HUD Maintenance Guidebooks Guidebook VII Termite, Insect, and Rodent
Control |
Authors:
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing |
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The purpose of this Guidebook is to introduce public housing
agencies and Indian housing authorities (jointly known as HAs) to
current pest management methods and principles that will make their task
more rewarding and effective. In order to reduce risk from exposure to
toxic pesticides, these methods are less dependent upon chemical
pesticides. The old ways no longer work well since pests developed
resistance to many pesticides. This Guidebook provides information on
modern Integrated Pest Mana
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Guidance on Integrated Pest Management |
Authors:
U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian
Housing |
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this Notice is to inform public housing
agencies (PHAs) and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) of the
additional reference materials on Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
beyond Maintenance Guidebook Seven: Termite, Insect and Rodent Control.
PHAs and TDHEs (HAs) may choose to share this information with families
and property owners participating in their programs. 2. APPLICABILITY:
The information in this Notice may be of interest to HAs, property
owners, propert
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Integrated Pest Management in Schools |
Authors:
Dr. Albert Green |
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Background: Early in the 1960's, concern over widespread
pesticide misuse and the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring
launched the environmental movement. Pesticides are still relatively
unique as toxic contaminants in that they are intentionally put into the
environment to accomplish their purpose. Therefore, all pest control
programs have a special responsibility to fully consider the impact of
these chemicals and to prioritize the use of least toxic alternatives.
Modern, responsible
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Integrated Pest Management Technical Guide |
Authors:
GSA |
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is “a sustainable approach to
managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical
tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks”
(7 USC 136r-1). With the emergence of IPM, methods of pest control have
become more holistic and effective in protecting people, property, and
the environment from the risks of pests and pesticides. As a result,
Federal agencies are required to implement and promote IPM in a manner
that s
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Integrated Pest Management Program Contract Guide Specification
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Authors:
Dr. Albert Greene |
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This specification is part of a comprehensive Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) program for the premises listed herein. IPM is a
process for achieving long-term, environmentally sound pest suppression
and prevention through the use of a wide variety of technological and
management practices. Control strategies in an IPM program include:
Structural and procedural modifications to reduce food, water,
harborage, and access used by pests; Pesticide compounds, formulations,
and application methods tha
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Pesticides: Health and Safety |
Authors:
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency |
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Following is a list of pesticide state lead agencies. In general,
the first Web site listed is a general site for the state's
environmental agency. The second Web site is specific to certification
and training programs. If two agencies are listed, the state department
of agriculture or equivalent usually certifies most categories of
applicators, while the structural pest control agency certifies on for
structural pest control.
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About pesticides |
Authors:
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency |
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The following documents provide general information about ways to
reduce risks from pesticide exposure at home, work and at school.
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Pesticides Outreach Material Catalogue: Information for Your Home and
Community |
Authors:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), Office of Pesticides Programs |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of
Pesticides Programs (OPP) Outreach Publications Catalogue, is a
comprehensive listing of more than 50 outreach publications and 70 fact
sheets available free of charge to the public. These publications are
intended for use by the general public, including homeowners, parents,
and urban community leaders. All publications listed in this catalogue
provide useful information on responsible pesticide use, storage, and
disposal practices. Many
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools: Protecting Children in
Schools from Pests and Pesticides |
Authors:
U.s.
Environmental Protection Agency |
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Pesticides are powerful tools for controlling pests. However,
pesticides need to be used carefully and judiciously, especially when
used in sensitive areas where children are present. Children are more
sensitive than adults to pesticides. Young children can have greater
exposure to pesticides from crawling, exploring, or other hand-to-mouth
activities. Put simply, integrated pest management (IPM) is a safer, and
usually less costly option for effective pest management in a school
community. A s
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Armed Forces Pest Management Board Technical Guide No. 29 Integrated
Pest Management (IPM) in and Around Buildings |
Authors:
Defense
Pest Management Information Analysis Center |
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is defined in DoD Instruction
4150.7 as "a planned program,incorporating continuous monitoring,
education, record-keeping, and communication to prevent pests and
disease vectors from causing unacceptable damage to operations, people,
property, materiel, or the environment. IPM uses targeted,
sustainable(effective, economical, environmentally sound) methods
including habitat, modification, biological control, genetic control,
cultural control, mechanical control,
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Tools for detecting hazards: cockroaches |
Authors:
Community Environmental Health Resource
Center |
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Traditionally, cockroaches were controlled only because they are
offensive, leave behind an awful smell, and cause gastrointestinal and
respiratory illness. Small infestations were often tolerated. However,
the latest research shows that the traditional approach ignored the more
serious hazard - that cockroach debris (old shells, body parts, and
droppings) triggers asthma attacks in people who are sensitized to
cockroach allergen. With asthma rates growing, especially among children
and African
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Cockroaches: decision guide |
Authors:
CEHRC: Community Environmental Health
Resource Center (CEHRC) |
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This guide is intended for project managers considering whether
they want to measure cockroach levels in homes and, if so, what homes
should be the focus of their efforts. The Cockroach Sampling
Instructions provide step-by-step instructions that the Hazard
Investigator needs in order to get the job done properly. CEHRC’s
Cockroach Background Materials offer added reference information.
Traditionally, cockroaches were only controlled because they were
offensive, left behind an awful smell, and c
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Household Pests |
Authors:
Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corporation |
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Vermin, rodents and other household pests occur in some rental
properties. Pests live anywhere they can find food, water, warmth and
shelter. Pest control companies regularly service many apartment
buildings. Pests present serious health hazards to residents; therefore,
the landlord is responsible for getting rid of them. If tenants are
unable to eliminate household pests, the landlord is obliged to hire a
professional exterminator. Local health departments can help tenants
whose landlords are
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Sample Integrated Pest Management Specifications |
Authors:
New York City Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene (DOHMH) & Dr. Stephen Franz |
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Provide integrated pest management services. Conduct IPM outreach
and workshop sessions to educate tenant associations, landlords,
superintendents, and other building and community residents about the
availability of IPM services. Provide direct instruction to residents on
apartment maintenance to sustain reduced infestation and improved safety
and health. Submit detailed monthly reports on project status using a
template provided by DOHMH. Cooperate with DOHMH on evaluating the
process and eff
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Durability by design - A guide for residential builders and designers
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Authors:
U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development |
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Insects are not just nuisances, some are also a serious threat to
building durability. The following types of insects are known to damage
wooden materials in homes and in other structures: Termites, Carpenter
Ants, Wood-boring Beetles, and Carpenter Bees. While all of the above
insects can pose a threat to wood-framed homes, termites are the most
prevalent and damaging insect. Therefore, most of this chapter addresses
issues and practices related to the control and prevention of termite
infest
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How to use integrated pest management to uninvited residential pests
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Authors:
The New York State IPM Program |
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Integrated pest management, or IPM, is both a way of thinking and
a way of acting in regard to pests. People who practice IPM try to
prevent damage from pests or to manage them in ways that reduce risks to
the environment and human health. To practice IPM, you don’t have to be
an expert. This brochure is designed to help get you started with an
understanding of insects, weeds, and other pests in and around your
home.
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Tips to Rid Your House of Insects and Rodents |
Authors:
Health Canada |
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Pests such as insects and rodents in the yard or home are often
just a nuisance; however, some can damage food or possessions in your
house. Simple preventive measures can stop most problems before they
begin. Even when pests do get into the house, there is rarely a need to
use pesticides. Simply removing their food supply and breeding sites is
often the most effective control. Steps such as managing garbage so that
it attracts fewer insects and animals, cleaning up spilled food,
especially p
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Pesticides Industry Sales and Usage 1996 and 1997 Market Estimates
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Authors:
Arnold L.
Aspelin and Arthur H. Grube |
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Pesticides of various types are used in most sectors of the U.S.
Economy. In general terms, a pesticide is any agent used to kill or
control undesired insects, weeds, rodents, fungi, bacteria or other
organisms. Thus, the term “pesticide” includes insecticides, herbicides,
rodenticides, fungicides, nematicides, and acaracides as well as
disinfectants, fumigants, wood preservatives and plant growth
regulators. Pesticides play a vital role in controlling agricultural,
industrial, home/garden, and
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Diazinon Revised Risk Assessment and Agreement with Registrants
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Authors:
United
States Environmental Protection Agency, Prevention,
Pesticides And Toxic Substances |
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EPA is releasing its revised risk assessment and announcing an
agreement with registrants to remove and phase out certain uses of the
organophosphate pesticide diazinon. Also known as Spectracide and other
trade names, diazinon is one of the most widely-used insecticides in the
U.S., especially for household lawn and garden pest control. The Food
Quality Protection Act, enacted in 1996, sets a more stringent safety
standard for most pesticides and offers special protection for children.
EPA has
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Chlorpyrifos Revised Risk Assessment and Agreement with Registrants
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Authors:
United
States Environmental Protection Agency, Prevention,
Pesticides And Toxic Substances |
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EPA has released its revised risk assessment and announced an
agreement with registrants to eliminate and phase out certain uses of
the organophosphate pesticide chlorpyrifos. Also known as Dursban,
Lorsban, and other trade names, chlorpyrifos is one of the most
widely-used insecticides in the U.S., both in agriculture and in and
around the home. The Food Quality Protection Act, enacted in 1996, sets
a more stringent safety standard for most pesticides and offers special
protection for childre
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Cost and Efficacy Comparison of Integrated Pest Management Strategies
with Monthly Spray Insecticide Applications for German Cockroach
(Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) Control in Public Housing |
Authors:
D.M. Miller and F. Meek |
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The long-term costs and efficacy of two treatment methodologies
for German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.), control were compared in
the public housing environment. The “traditional” treatment for German
cockroaches consisted of monthly baseboard and crack and crevice
treatment (TBCC) by using spray and dust formulation insecticides. The
integrated pest management treatment (IPM) involved initial vacuuming of
apartments followed by monthly or quarterly applications of baits and
insect growth
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Pesticides Industry Sales And Usage 1994 and 1995 Market Estimates
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Authors:
Arnold L.
Aspelin |
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This report provides an overview of the pesticide industry for
1994 and 1995. It contains a series of tables with estimates of the U.S.
market for those two years. The tables contain information on quantities
used and user expenditures (by economic sector and pesticide class),
imports, exports, numbers of firms/individuals involved in
production/use of pesticides, number of pesticides, certified
applicators and on a number of other topics. Much of the tabular
information in this report is for th
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Pesticides Industry Sales and Usage 2000 and 2001 Market Estimates
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Authors:
Timothy Kiely, David Donaldson and Arthur
Grube |
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Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in cooperation with the States
and other agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and
the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is responsible for regulating
the production and use of pesticides in the United States. This report
provides contemporary and historical economic information on the U.S.
pesticide produc
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Developmental neurotoxicity of chlorpyrifos: cellular mechanisms
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Authors:
K.D. Whitney, F.J. Seidler and T.A. Slotkin |
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Chlorpyrifos, one of the most widely used pesticides, exhibits
greater toxicity during development than in adulthood. We administered
chlorpyrifos to neonatal rats in apparently subtoxic doses that caused
no mortality and little or no weight deficits and examined developing
brain regions (cerebellum, forebrain, brainstem) for signs of
interference with cell development. One-day-old rats given 2 mg/kg sc of
chlorpyrifos showed significant inhibition of DNA synthesis in all brain
regions within 4
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Non-Occupational Exposures to Pesticides for Residents of Two U.S.
Cities |
Authors:
R. W. Whitmore, et al. |
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The Non-Occupational Pesticide Exposure Study, funded by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, was designed to assess total human
exposures to 32 pesticides and pesticide degradation products in the
non-occupational environment; however, the study focused primarily on
inhalation exposures. Two sites--Jacksonville, Florida (USA) and
Springfield/Chicopee, Massachusetts (USA)--were studied during three
seasons: Summer 1986 (Jacksonville only), Spring 1987, and Winter 1988.
Probability samples
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