What are the ways that pesticides enter the body?

What are the ways that pesticides enter the body?

Pesticides can enter the human body by three common ways: through the skin (contact), the mouth (ingestion), and the lungs (inhalation) (Figure 2). The state of the chemical, i.e., solid, liquid, or gas, affects the chances of pesticide penetration into the body [25].

What are the sources of pesticides?

Potential point sources of pesticides include pesticide manufacturing plants, mixing-and-loading facilities, spills, waste water recharge facilities (wells or basins), waste disposal sites, and sewage treatment plants.

How can you prevent pesticides from entering your body?

What can you do to minimize pesticide exposure?

• Buy organic and locally grown fruit and vegetables.
• Wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
• Know which fruits and vegetables have higher levels of pesticide residue.
• Grow your own produce.
• Use non-toxic methods for controlling insects in the home and garden.

How do pesticides affect the human body?

Immediate health effects from pesticide exposure includes irritation of the nose, throat, and skin causing burning, stinging and itching as well as rashes and blisters. Nausea, dizziness and diarrhea are also common.

Should I wear a mask when spraying pesticides?

The key to preventing respiratory hazards associated with a pesticide application is to wear a respirator. Respirators protect applicators from inhaling airborne chemicals or dusts that may cause temporary or permanent harmful health effects, including death. Breathing through a respirator is extra work for your body.

Do you need to wear a mask when spraying Raid?

Safe practices to spray RAID In order to avoid inhaling RAID, you should wear the long pants, long sleeved shirt, gloves, shoes, goggles and a dust mask to protect your lungs, eyes and skin from coming in direct contact with the harmful chemicals of the insecticide.

What is the most common form of pesticide exposure?

In most work situations, absorption through the skin is the most common route of pesticide exposure. People can be exposed to a splash or mist when mixing, loading or applying the pesticide.