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Common Health Hazards of Orchard Pesticides

Common Health Hazards of Orchard Pesticides.

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Common Health Hazards of Orchard Pesticides

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  1. Common Health Hazards of Orchard Pesticides

  2. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-2801, Tel 814-865-4700/V, 814-863-1150/TTY.

  3. LD50 for rats - 4-20 mg/kg Non-systemic insecticide Symptoms of Exposure: Chest wheezing Rhinorrhea of the forehead Salivation Laryngeal spasm Nausea Vomiting Anorexia Diarrhea Sweating Paralysis Convulsions Low blood pressure Guthion

  4. LD50 for rats – 17- 24 mg/kg Non-systemic insecticide Symptoms of Exposure: Eye irritant Cholinesterase inhibitor Weakness Headache Nausea Abdominal cramps Low blood pressure Heart irregularities Muscle tremors Lannate

  5. LD50 for rats – 18- 220 mg/kg Non-systemic insecticide Symptoms of Exposure: Muscle incoordination Possible convulsions Possible blindness Endosulfan

  6. LD50 for rats – 113-160 mg/kg Non-systemic insecticide Symptoms of Exposure: Cholinesterase inhibitor Sweating Weakness Blurred vision Nausea Abdominal cramps Muscle tremors Muscle incoordination Twitching Imidan

  7. LD50 for rats - 5000 mg/kg Non-systemic insecticide Symptoms of Exposure: Eye irritant Skin irritation Alterations in blood cell counts Anemia Upper respiratory problems Avaunt

  8. LD50 for rats – 200 -2600mg/kg Non-systemic insecticide Symptoms of Exposure: Asthmatic breathing Headache Nausea Convulsions Facial flushing Burning/itching Uncoordination Tremors Swelling Pyrethroids

  9. LD50 for rats – 10,000 mg/kg Non-systemic insecticide Symptoms of Exposure: Skin irritation (slight) Bt

  10. LD50 for rats – 96-270 mg/kg Non-systemic insecticide Symptoms of Exposure: Cholinesterase inhibitor Skin irritant Systemic intoxication Gastrointestinal Pulmonary edema Confusion Slow heartbeat Dizziness Twitching Chlorpyrifos

  11. LD50 for rats – 575 mg/kg Non-systemic miticide Symptoms of Exposure: Changes in behavior Loss of balance Dizziness Twitching Slowed breathing Kelthane

  12. LD50 for rats – 353 mg/kg Systemic insecticide Symptoms of Exposure: Eye irritant Corneal damage Weakness Nausea Muscle twitches Difficulty in breathing Excessive salivation Cygon

  13. LD50 for rats – 8000 mg/kg Non-systemic fungicide Symptoms of Exposure: Skin irritation from repeated exposure Eye irritant Scratchy throat Sneezing Coughing Metabolites are neurotoxins Goiter Development Mancozeb

  14. LD50 for rats – 9000 mg/kg Non-systemic fungicide Symptoms of Exposure: Eye irritant Mutagenic properties Captan

  15. LD50 for rats – 10,000 mg/kg Systemic fungicide Symptoms of Exposure: Skin irritant Potential liver damage after repeated exposure Benomyl

  16. LD50 for rats – 3100 mg/kg Systemic fungicide Symptoms of Exposure: Skin irritant Eye irritant Ridomil

  17. LD50 for rats - 150 mg/kg Non-systemic herbicide Symptoms of Exposure: Skin irritation and delayed healing of cuts Eye irritant Temporary damage to nails Nose bleeding Gramoxone

  18. LD50 for rats – 5000 mg/kg Non-systemic herbicide Symptoms of Exposure: Skin irritant Tremors Convulsions Slowed respiration Impaired adrenal function Eye irritant Diarrhea Simazine

  19. Personal Protective Equipment

  20. Do You Have Any Questions?

  21. Contact Information Thomas Ford Area Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent Penn State Cooperative Extension Phone: (814) 940-5989 E-mail: tgf2@psu.edu

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