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A preliminary review of pesticide poisoning complaint records kept at the State Department of Agriculture and Department of Human Services reveals that children participating in school activities have been exposed to pesticides dozens of times in the past ten years.
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Fifty-six separate cases of Oregon school children experiencing pesticide exposure were reported in Oregon since 1990 ?EUR??,,????'?????<
A case at one elementary school illustrates this point. Teachers and young students suffered adverse health effects, including sore throats and headaches up to six days after an insecticide was sprayed in the attic and building exterior near classrooms. When schools are sprayed, the vapors and residues can linger for hours or days in an indoor environment.
Oregon Toxic Alliance has recommended that the State move quickly to reduce children?EUR??,,????'?????<
Superintendents wishing to be ahead of potential legislation would be well advised to investigate adopting IPM practices at their facilities.
Source: 24-7 pressrelease
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
Hardscape Oasis in Litchfield Park
Ash Nochian, Ph.D. Landscape Architect
November 12th, 2025
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