Common Health Hazards of Orchard Pesticides

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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