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Control Center</a> at <span class="bigger"><b>800-222-1222</b></span>. <li>You can also visit the EPA page on <a href="https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-incidents/first-aid-case-pesticide-exposure" target='_blank'>Pesticide Emergency Information</a> for general first aid instructions. <li>For information on poisoning symptoms and treatment information for specific pesticides, view the EPA publication <a href="rmpp.htm">Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings</a>. <li>To discuss a pesticide poisoning call NPIC or visit our <a href="incidents.html">pesticide incidents</a> page. <li>If you are outside the U.S. and its territories, contact your country's poison center using the World Health Organization <a href='https://apps.who.int/poisoncentres/PoisonCentres_201902.pdf' target='_blank'>Poison Centre's Directory</a>.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='images/basset.jpg' style='margin-right:1em;' width='100' height='100' alt="" title='basset hound, photo credit: Alumni of Centre College, KY'></td> <td> <a name="pet"></a><h3>Pet Poisoning</h3> <p>If your animal is having life-threatening symptoms like seizures, unconsciousness, or having difficulty breathing, <b>consider taking your animal immediately to a local veterinarian or emergency animal hospital</b>.</p> <p>These organizations also offer emergency advice:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control" target='_blank'>ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center</a> at <span class="bigger"><b>888-426-4435</b></span> A consultation fee may apply. <li><a href="https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/" target='_blank'>Pet Poison Helpline</a> at <span class="bigger"><b>855-764-7661</b></span> A consultation fee may apply. </ul> <p>Need information about a specific chemical? Visit our page on <a href="health/petpoison.html">Pesticide Poisoning in Pets</a>.</p> <p>To discuss a pesticide poisoning call NPIC or visit our <a href="incidents.html">pesticide incidents</a> page.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='images/spill.jpg' style='margin-right:1em;' width='100' height='100' alt="" title='man in chemical suit, photo credit: Occupational Safety & Health Administration'></td> <td> <a name="spill"></a><h3>Spill and Cleanup Resources</h3> <p>For small pesticide spills, contact the product <a href="ingred/manuf.htm">manufacturer</a> for cleanup advice. For indoor and <a href='http://library.oregonmetro.gov/files/hazardless_home_handbook_2006.pdf' target='_blank'>outdoor</a> spills of any size, contact <a href='https://www.chemtrec.com/' target='_blank'>Chemtrec</a> with product information on-hand for manufacturer cleanup information at <b>800-424-9300</b>, available 24/7.</p> <p>For large spills, call the <a href="https://nrc.uscg.mil/" target='_blank'>National Response Center</a> at <b>800-424-8802</b>. You can also contact <a href="http://www.chemtrec.com" target='_blank'>Chemtrec</a> at <b>800-424-9300</b> or outside the U.S. at 1-703-527-3887.</p> <p>If you have experienced a <a href='disaster.html'>natural disaster</a> and are in need of cleanup information, visit our webpage on <a href="aftermath.html">Reducing Pesticide Risk After a Disaster</a>. <p>To discuss a pesticide spill, call NPIC or visit our <a href="incidents.html">pesticide incidents</a> page. <p>Visit NPIC's fact sheet for information on <a href='/factsheets/cleanup.html'>cleaning up after indoor pesticide misuse</a>.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src='images/heron.jpg' style='margin-right:1em;' width='100' height='100' alt="" title='heron in water, photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service'></td> <td> <a name="envir"></a><h3>Wildlife Poisoning or Environmental Incident</h3> <p>If a pesticide incident has occurred involving wildlife, air, soil or water, contact your <a href='/reg/state_agencies.html'>state pesticide regulatory agency</a>. You might also contact your <a href='senmlr.html'>state environmental agency</a> to report the problem.</p> <p>For animals injured by pesticides, contact a veterinarian or <a href='https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/how-find-wildlife-rehabilitator' target='_blank'>wildlife rehabilitation center</a>. Local animal control or Human Society offices may be able to help. Untrained persons should not touch or handle injured animals.</p> <p>For more information about non-emergency environmental concerns, visit our <a href='incidents.html'>pesticide incidents</a> page.</p> <p>If you believe a violation of environmental laws and regulations has occurred, you may also consider <a href='https://echo.epa.gov/report-environmental-violations' target='_blank'>reporting to the U.S. EPA</a>.</p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id='lastUpdated'>Last updated August 19, 2024</div> <div style='height: 5em;'></div> </main> <footer class='container'> <hr> <section class="d-flex align-items-stretch row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-3 g-3 text-start"> <section class='col col-md-4'> <header> <h3 class='h5'>Related Topics:</h3> </header> <ul> <li><a class='text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark' href='incidents.html'>Pesticide Incidents</a></li> <li><a class='text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark' href='rmpp.htm'>Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings</a></li> <li><a class='text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark' href='health/petpoison.html'>Pesticide Poisoning in Pets</a></li> <li><a class='text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark' href='disaster.html'>Pesticide Risks and Resources for Natural Disasters</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="col col-md-4"> <header> <h3 class="h5">What are pests?</h3> </header> <ul> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='https://npic.orst.edu/pest/learnpest.html'>Learn about a pest</a></li> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='https://npic.orst.edu/pest/idpest.html'>Identify a pest</a></li> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='https://npic.orst.edu/pest/controlpest.html'>Control a pest</a></li> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='https://npic.orst.edu/pest/ipm.html'>Integrated Pest Management</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="col col-md-4"> <header> <h3 class="h5">What are pesticides?</h3> </header> <ul> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='https://npic.orst.edu/pest/weeds.html'>Herbicides</a></li> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='https://npic.orst.edu/ingred/ptype/amicrob/index.html'>Disinfectants</a></li> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='https://npic.orst.edu/ingred/ptype/fungicide.html'>Fungicides</a></li> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='https://npic.orst.edu/ingred/ptype/insecticide.html'>Insecticides</a></li> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='/ingred/ptype/natbio.html'>Natural and Biological Pesticides</a></li> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='https://npic.orst.edu/ingred/ptype/repel.html'>Repellents</a></li> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='https://npic.orst.edu/ingred/ptype/rodenticide.html'>Rodenticides</a></li> <li><a class="text-secondary link-offset-2 link-underline-dark" href='/ingred/ptype/index.html'>Other types of pesticides</a></li> </ul> </section> </section> <p> Please read our <a class="link-dark link-offset-2 link-underline-opacity-50" href="https://npic.orst.edu/Disclaimer.html">disclaimer</a> | <a class="link-dark link-offset-2 link-underline-opacity-50" href="https://npic.orst.edu/contactus.html">Contact us</a> | <a class="link-dark link-offset-2 link-underline-opacity-50" href='https://npic.orst.edu/about.html'>About NPIC</a> | <a class="link-dark link-offset-2 link-underline-opacity-50" href='https://npic.orst.edu/index.es.html'>En español</a></p> <p class='small'><a class="link-dark link-offset-2 link-underline-opacity-50" href='https://npic.orst.edu/about.html'>NPIC</a> provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions. 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