Human Health

Question 1

Based on the oral LD50 what is the most toxic larvacide?
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Answer 1

Chlorpyrifos

Question 2

Based on the oral LD50 what is the most toxic adulticide?
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Answer 2

Dichlorvos

Question 3

Which group of insecticides has the lowest LD50 values?

Answer 3

Organophosphates

Question 4

What is cholinesterase?

Answer 4

An enzyme in the blood

Question 5

When should cholinesterase tests be done?

Answer 5

Prior to the pesticide exposure (baseline) and at the end of the spray season, or if you suspect poisoning (accidental exposure)

Question 6

Cholinesterase tests will help establish if poisoning has occurred from which group of insecticides?

Answer 6

Organophosphates and carbamates

Question 7

List the symptoms of poisoning associated with botanical or synthetic botanical insecticides.

Answer 7

Lack of coordination, tremors, salivation, irritability to sound/touch, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.