MDCH - Pesticide Information

Pesticide Information

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. Occupational disease reporting procedures and forms are at http://www.oem.msu.edu/ReportForm.aspx.

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.

Home Pesticide and Disinfectant Fact Sheet
Pool Chemical Safety Fact Sheet
Zinc Phosphide Fact Sheet - Information for Pet Owners
2010 Occupational Pesticide Illness and Injury Fact Sheet
Bed Bug Pesticide Health Advisory

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

Reports
Annual reports summarizing pesticide poisoning surveillance data, with case narratives, are available.
2011 Report
2010 Report
2009 Report
2008 Report
2007 Report
2006 Report
2005 Report
2004 Report
2001-2003 Report

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.