ABSTRACT
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) estimates that 10,000 to 20,000 diagnosed pesticide poisonings occur each year among the approximately 2 million U.S. agricultural workers.1 And of course it does not just stop there. Farmland pesticidedrift exposure and pesticides indiscriminately used at homes or schools have caused acute illnesses. Even aircraft personnel may be exposed to pesticides applied to kill insects that may be on board.2 Other populations can also be impacted by improper application practices.
