Where is information available on the tolerance limits to specific pesticides for a small child exposed to pesticides in the home?
People should use common sense to minimize their exposure to pesticides. In general, pesticides used according to their labeled directions pose virtually no risk of producing significant adverse health effects in adults or children. Pesticide health data often requires research and expert interpretation of extensive toxicological literature. To determine the maximum acceptable exposure limit for a specific pesticide, the US EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) is a useful resource. The IRIS database can be accessed at: http://www.epa.gov/iris/subst/index.html .
