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IPMopedia - Integrated Pest Management
| Physical Information |
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| Name: Pyrethroids |
| Use: kill insects |
| Source: synthetic chemistry, plants |
| Recommended daily intake: none (not essential) |
| Absorption: intestine, inhalation, skin |
| Sensitive individuals: fetus, children, elderly |
| Toxicity/symptoms: nerous system, range of problems depending on the chemical |
| Regulatory facts: RfDs exist for many insecticides. Regulated by EPA |
| General facts: billions of pounds used every year in agricultural and residential use |
| Environmental: pesticides are used globally; some are very persistent in the environment |
| Recommendations: avoid, consider alternatives, Integrated Pest Management |
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