Did certain activities, such as washing clothes or playing with pets increase the exposure of spouses and children?
No. There was very little increased exposure among children and spouses, including those who washed clothes or played with pets. Pesticide levels were somewhat higher for children who helped with the application or spent considerable time in the immediate vicinity of pesticide activities. For farmers, urinary concentration of pesticides was associated with direct handling of pesticides and specific work practices, such as not wearing gloves.
