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Pesticide

Aka: Pesticide
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  1. See Also
    1. Neurotoxin
    2. Chemical Weapon
  2. Preparations: Cholinesterase Inhibitors (Cholinergic Toxicity)
    1. Carbamates (reversible binding)
    2. Organophosphate (irreversible binding)
      1. Similar to Nerve Toxin (e.g. Tabun, Sarin, Soman)
      2. See Organophosphate Poisoning Management
  3. Preparations: Miscellaneous Pesticides
    1. Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids (e.g. Permethrin)
    2. Organochlorines (e.g. Lindane) - similar to DDT
    3. Diethyltoluamide (DEET) in Insect Repellant
  4. Resources
    1. Extension Toxicology Network
      1. http://www.ace.orst.edu/info/extoxnet
    2. National Pesticide Information Center
      1. http://www.npic.orst.edu/index.html
      2. Phone: 800-858-7378
    3. American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC)
      1. http://www.1-800-222-1222.info/poisonHelp.asp
      2. Phone: 800-222-1222
  5. References
    1. Simpson (2002) Am Fam Physician 65(8):1599-604

Pesticides (C0031253)

Definition (MEDLINEPLUS)

Pests live where they are not wanted or cause harm to crops, people or animals. Pesticides can help get rid of them. Though you may think of pesticides as insect killers, they include chemicals to control weeds, rodents, mildew, germs and more. Many household products contain pesticides.

Pesticides can protect your health by killing germs, animals or plants that could hurt you. However, most pesticides can be harmful to people or pets. You might want to try non-chemical methods first. If you do need a pesticide, use it correctly. Be especially careful around children and pets. Disposing of pesticides properly is also important - it can help protect the environment.

Biologically-based pesticides are becoming more popular. They often are safer than traditional pesticides.

Environmental Protection Agency
Definition (NCI) Any substance that is used to kill insects and other pests.
Definition (NCI) Any chemical substance, biological agent or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest, including insects, plant pathogens, weeds, mollusks, birds, mammals, fish, nematodes (roundworms) and microbes that compete with humans for food, destroy property, spread or are a vector for disease or are a nuisance. (Wikipedia.org)
Definition (MSH) Chemicals used to destroy pests of any sort. The concept includes fungicides (FUNGICIDES, INDUSTRIAL); INSECTICIDES; RODENTICIDES; etc.
Definition (CSP) agent used to destroy pests of any sort, including animals, plants, fungi and other organisms which are regarded as injurious or unwanted.
Concepts Hazardous or Poisonous Substance (T131)
MSH D010575
SnomedCT 59545008, 350232000
English Pesticides, PESTICIDES, Pesticide, NOS, pesticides, 23 PESTICIDES, pesticide, Pesticide, Pesticide product, Pesticide (substance), Pesticide product (product), Pesticide product (substance)
Portuguese Biocidas, Agrotóxicos, Defensivos Agrícolas, Pesticidas, Praguicidas
French Agents pesticides, Produits pesticides, Pesticides
Swedish Bekämpningsmedel
Czech pesticidy
Finnish Torjunta-aineet
Russian PESTITSIDY, ПЕСТИЦИДЫ
Croatian PESTICIDI
Polish Pestycydy
Spanish pesticida (producto), pesticida (sustancia), pesticida, plaguicida (producto), plaguicida (sustancia), plaguicida, Pesticidas, Plaguicidas, Biocidas
German Pestizide, Schädlingsbekämpfungsmittel
Italian Pesticidi
Sources
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


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