PERSONAL INSECTICIDES
USE AND/OR
RELATED ARTICLES
- Use caution when using DEET.
Duke University Medical Center – July 2002
http://www.dukemednews.org/news/healthtip.php?id=5656
- DEET and Permethrin: A dangerous combination.
Beyond Pesticides – August 2001
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/mosquito/documents/deet_and_permethrin_full.pdf
- Toxicological effects on DEET.
Cornell University – Pesticide Management – October 1997
http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/carbaryl-dicrotophos/deet-ext.html
- Information on N, N-Diethyltoluamide (DEET).
International Programme on Chemical Safety
http://www.inchem.org/documents/pims/chemical/deet.htm#SectionTitle:1.1%20Substance
DOMESTIC PET PESTICIDE USE AND/OR RELATED ARTICLES
- Use caution before using flea and tick products.
The Humane Society of the United States – July 2006
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/what_you_should_know_about_flea_and_tick_products/
- Health hazards from flea and tick products.
Natural Resources Defense Council – November 2000
http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/pets/execsum.asp
- Are “Spot-On” flea killers safe?
Animal Protection of New Mexico – February 2002
http://www.apnm.org/publications/resources/fleachemfin.pdf
- Flea control products are primary source of poisoning in small animals.
Exotic Pet Vet
http://www.exoticpetsvet.com/fleas.html
- Managing fleas without poisons.
Mindfully
http://www.mindfully.org/Pesticide/Fleas-Without-Poisons.htm
- Is Fipronil really safe?
K9 Magazine Free – February 2002
http://www.k9magazinefree.com/k9_perspective/iss6p17.shtml
- Americans continue to use pesticides around their homes.
Natural Resources Defense Council – May 2006
http://www.nrdc.org/thisgreenlife/0605.asp
- Eliminate fleas without poisons.
Home Vet - 2002
http://www.homevet.com/petcare/documents/fleacontrol.pdf
- The natural approach to flea control.
Healthy Pet Journal
http://www.healthypetjournal.com/default.aspx?tabid=19241
- Flea-control products threaten pets and humans.
Eco World
http://ecoworld.com/Earth/articles/articles2.cfm?TID=143
- Dogs and pesticide use.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/U/UNP-0050/UNP-0050.pdf
INSECTICIDE/PESTICIDE USE AROUND THE HOUSE AND OUTDOORS AND/OR RELATED ARTICLES
- What is Organophosphates. In depth explanation.
Answers
http://www.answers.com/topic/organophosphate?cat=health
- Poisoning from Organophosphates.
Illinois Department of Public Health
http://www.idph.state.il.us/Bioterrorism/factsheets/organophosphate.htm
- Definition of Permethrin.
Reference
http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/permethrin
- Definition of Pyrethrin.
Reference
http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/pyrethrin
- Toxicity and potential health effects of pesticides.
The Pennsylvania State University – February 2007
http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uo198.pdf
- Learning hazards.
National Geographic – July 2005
http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/109/pbde
- Health hazards posed to pesticide applicators.
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides – January 2003
http://www.pesticide.org/RHSLApplicatorExposure.pdf
- Recognition and management of pesticide poisoning.
US Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/safety/healthcare/handbook/handbook.pdf
- Link between chemicals and learning disabilities.
Pesticide Action Network North America
http://www.panna.org/resources/gpc/gpc_200308.13.2.09.dv.html
- New study reveals higher rates of autism when mothers are exposed to pesticides.
Pesticide Action Network North America - July 2007
http://www.panna.org/resources/newsroom/higherAutismRatesPesticides20070730.dv.html
- Brief history of Organophosphates and symptoms and signs of Organophosphate poisoning.
Emedicine - August 2006
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1677.htm
- EPA weighs strict limits on use of Dursban.
U.S. News and World Report - June 2000
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/articles/000612/archive_016193.htm
- Revisiting the safety of pesticides.
Environmental Health Perspectives – September 2005
http://www.ehponline.org/members/2005/7940/7940.pdf
- Can environmental toxins influence autism susceptibility?
Autism Society
http://www.autismsociety.org/site/DocServer/EH_exposure_to_toxicants.pdf?docID=4747
- Can toxic chemicals be responsible for brain damage of children?
Earthtimes – November 2006
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/10274.html#
- Kids may be exposed to pesticides at daycare.
MSNBC – October 2006
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15350808/
- Research suggests link between pesticides and brain damage.
Minnesota Public Radio – July 2006
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/07/27/pesticidestudy/
- School kids and teachers bugged by pesticide exposure.
Med Page Today – July 2005
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/GeneralPediatrics/tb1/1430
- Study on whether insecticides can cause an onset of Parkinson’s Disease.
Maryland Pesticide Network – March 2003
http://www.mdpestnet.org/pyrethroid_studies.htm
- Chemicals in the environment come under scrutiny as the number of childhood learning problems soars.
U.S. News and World Report - June 2000
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/culture/articles/000619/archive_015903.htm
- Concerns with Organophosphates and what harm they can be posing on our children.
Mother Jones - January/February 1999
http://www.motherjones.com/news/exhibit/1999/01/dionis.html
- Spraying adulticides is usually least effective mosquito control technique.
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – April 2001
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/resources/wnvguidelines2001.pdf
- Less than 0.1% of pesticide applied reaches target pests.
Springer Link – March 1995
http://www.springerlink.com/content/970l2587r5g1261l/?p=a11c0a5aa60a4d7e845737ed94fe861e&pi=2
- Testing water quality for pesticide pollution.
Environmental Science and Technology – April 1999
http://pubs.acs.org/hotartcl/est/99/apr/test.html
- Pesticides, fertilizers linked to U.S. premature births.
Environment News Service – May 2007
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/may2007/2007-05-07-02.asp
- Toxic chemicals flowing in blood.
Deseret News – December 2006
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,650212056,00.html
- Role of toxins in inherited disease.
Washington State University – June 2007
http://researchnews.wsu.edu/health/79.html
- Problems with pesticide use on Mexican farms. Not only are farm workers’ health in jeopardy, but close to 50% of the fresh fruits and vegetables enter the U.S. market.
Mother Jones - January/February 1995
http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/1995/01/schrader.html
- Pesticides in indoor air of homes.
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/air_gen.pdf
- Basic pesticide information.
US Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pesticid.html
- Kids more vulnerable to pesticides than previously believed.
Yubanet – March 2006
http://www.yubanet.com/cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi/8/32418
- EPA pesticide regulations have a few bugs, too.
SF Gate – September 2005
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/09/24/HOGT6ERG1R1.DTL
- Discovering the secrets of pesticide testing.
Grist – December 2005
http://www.grist.org/comments/soapbox/2005/12/01/schulman/index.html?source=daily
- Pesticide targeting mosquitoes may be a thyroid danger.
About
http://thyroid.about.com/library/weekly/aa072600a.htm
- Residential pesticides pose threats to children’s health.
International Institute of Concern for Public Health
http://www.iicph.org/docs/residential_pesticide_and_children_health.htm
- “Blinding” an insect’s sense of smell may be the best repellent.
Science Daily – March 2005
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/02/050223163643.htm
- Link between pesticides and Parkinson’s.
The Seattle Times – December 2005
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002671171_parkinsons08.html
- Type of pesticide seen as a safer alternative is getting a re-evaluation.
Record Net – February 2006
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060227/NEWS01/602270312/1001
- The secret ingredients in pesticides.
Office of New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/press/reports/inerts/pesticide_inerts.htm