MDCH's Pesticide Illness and Injury Surveillance Program gathers reports of pesticide exposures that result in acute illnesses and injuries and provides Michigan citizens with reliable information to understand and safely use pesticides.
Resources
Pesticide Information Resources provides over 150 links to websites containing general homeowner information on pesticides; children and pesticides; mosquitoes and other pests; lawn and garden care; alternatives to chemical pesticides; and other topics.
Reports
Annual reports summarizing pesticide poisoning surveillance data, with case narratives, are available.
2006 Report
2005 Report
2004 Report
2001-2003 Report
Brochures
Michigan Occupational Pesticide Illness and Injury Brochure - English
Michigan Occupational Pesticide Illness and Injury Brochure - Spanish
What You Need to Know About Pesticides and Your Health
What should you do if you've become sick due to a pesticide exposure?
If you have recently been exposed to a pesticide and are experiencing symptoms, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or call your physician.
To report a misuse of pesticides, contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) at 1-800-292-3939.
For more information, contact the Pesticide Surveillance Coordinator at 1-800-MI-TOXIC (1-800-648-6942) or schwartza@michigan.gov.