Happy Summer from all of us at Toxipedia. Now well into the growing season here in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, we thought it fitting to dedicate this newsletter to pesticides. Our team of researchers has been diligently working to create, update, and improve both new and existing pesticide profiles to provide you with information on their history, uses, and their potential effects on the environment and human health.

Below you will find information on some of the latest pesticide profiles we have added to Toxipedia.

We hope these articles are informative and inspire you to take action. Whether it's choosing to buy organic food, contacting your elected officials about the need for changes in pesticide regulation, or growing your own veggies, every effort helps.

Pesticides Introduction Section

IPMopediaOur Pesticides Section now has an excellent introductory piece with information on their history and use, regulation, the makeup of different types of pesticides, as well as links to additional information on from Toxipedia and other organizations.

This is a great starting point to learn about pesticides and delve into more detailed profiles on specific chemicals.

Visit the Pesticide Section today!

New Pesticide Article- Atrazine

Atrazine is the most widely used herbicide in the United States and the world. Its breakdown product, deethylatrazine, is one of the most commonly found groundwater contaminants in the United States. Despite being banned in the European Union, atrazine is still legal to use in the US.

Learn more about this herbicide, its potential effects on the environment and human health, and why it has been banned in the EU.

Check out the atrazine article today.

Updated Pesticide Profiles
We've been updating our pesticide profiles with the latest research and information. Check out the following profiles to learn about the history, uses, and health and environmental effects of each of these pesticides:

• 2,4-D
• Bifenthrin
• DDT
• Deltamethrin
• Diazinon
• Dicamba
• Heptachlor
• Lambda-Cyhalothrin
• MCPA
• Metaldehyde
• Permethrin
• Piperonyl Butoxide
• Tetramethrin

As always, we appreciate your continued support of and interest in Toxipedia.

Sincerely,

The Toxipedia Team