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Insecticides And Pregnancy
Insecticide is a chemical that kills bugs. Insecticide poisoning occurs when someone swallows or breathes in this substance.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
See also:
Bug spray poisoning Paradichlorobenzene poisoning
Alternative Names
Organophosphate poisoning; Carbamate poisoning
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