How do pesticides harm humans and the environment?

Pesticides secrete into soils and groundwater which can end up in drinking water, and pesticide spray can drift and pollute the air. The effects of pesticides on human health depend on the toxicity of the chemical and the length and magnitude of exposure. Toxic residue in food may contribute to a child’s exposure.

Are insecticides harmful to humans?

Pesticides and human health: Pesticides can cause short-term adverse health effects, called acute effects, as well as chronic adverse effects that can occur months or years after exposure. Examples of acute health effects include stinging eyes, rashes, blisters, blindness, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and death.

Is deltamethrin toxic to humans?

Deltamethrin can be mildly irritating if it gets in the eye. Although not common, individuals who have ingested large amounts of deltamethrin have experienced nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and muscle twitches. Deltamethrin is low in toxicity when it is touched or breathed in and is low to moderately toxic if eaten.

How does pesticide drift affect human health?

When pesticides drift, they could be inhaled or land on skin or in eyes. Symptoms include eye irritation, nose irritation or runny nose, coughing or wheezing, or rash. Different pesticides affect different body systems and can cause different symptoms. These more dangerous pesticides are more tightly controlled.

Are household pesticides harmful to humans?

The exposure to pesticides may result in irritation to eye, nose, and throat; damage to central nervous system and kidney; and increased risk of cancer. Symptoms due to pesticides exposure may include headache, dizziness, muscular weakness, and nausea.

Can I use deltamethrin on my dog?

DELTAMETHRIN for veterinary use on CATTLE, SHEEP, GOATS, PIG, POULTRY, DOGS and CATS against external parasites: ticks, flies, fleas, lice, mites.