Comparative Assessment of Pesticide Exposures in Domestic Dogs and Their Owners Using Silicone Passive Samplers and Biomonitoring
Catherine F. Wise, Stephanie C. Hammel, Nicholas J. Herkert, María Ospina, Antonia M. Calafat, Matthew Breen, Heather M. Stapleton
Abstract
< 0.05) in both species. Significantly higher levels of fipronil were observed in silicone samplers from participants who reported using flea and tick products containing fipronil on their dog. This study suggests that people and their dogs have similar pesticide exposures in a home environment.
Topics & Concepts
PesticidePermethrinChlorpyrifosBiomonitoringFipronilSiliconeToxicologyExposure assessmentUrineEnvironmental chemistryEnvironmental healthChemistryMedicineBiologyEcologyInternal medicineOrganic chemistryPesticide Exposure and ToxicityInsect and Pesticide ResearchAnimal Ecology and Behavior Studies