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New Initiatives in Risk Communication Risk Communication New Initiatives in Oregon State University Oregon State University Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Kaci Buhl, MS Kaci Buhl, MS Project

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Oregon State University Oregon State University

Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Environmental and Molecular Toxicology

Kaci Buhl, MS Kaci Buhl, MS

Project Coordinator Project Coordinator buhlk@ace.orst.edu buhlk@ace.orst.edu

New Initiatives in New Initiatives in Risk Communication Risk Communication

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Outline Outline

What is the National Pesticide Information Center? New initiatives Website improvements PestiByte podcasts A new database - PAIRS A new reporting portal – VIRP Pet product review by EPA New occupational resources

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The primary mission of NPIC is to serve as a source of

  • bjective, science-based information on a wide variety
  • f pesticide-related subjects, to the public and

professionals. The only national center of its kind, at OSU since 1995 A cooperative agreement between the US EPA and OSU

NPIC: Who we are, What we do NPIC: Who we are, What we do

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The Team The Team

Pesticide Information, How may we help you?

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B.S. Chemistry M.S. Food Science & Technology B.S. Chemistry M.S. Food Science & Technology B.S. Biology/German M.S. Molecular and Cell Biology B.S. Biology/German M.S. Molecular and Cell Biology B.S. Biology M.S. Natural Resources & Wildlife PhD. Wildlife Sci B.S. Biology M.S. Natural Resources & Wildlife PhD. Wildlife Science ence B.S. Zoology M.S. Ecology and Evolution B.S. Zoology M.S. Ecology and Evolution B.S. Microbiology M.S. Public Health B.S. Microbiology M.S. Public Health B.S. Biochemistry/Biophysics Minor: Chemistry B.S. Biochemistry/Biophysics Minor: Chemistry B.S. Horticulture M.S. Horticulture M.S. Molecular & Cell Biolo B.S. Horticulture M.S. Horticulture M.S. Molecular & Cell Biology gy B.A. Biology M.S. Public Health B.A. Biology M.S. Public Health B.S. Chemistry, M.S. Environmental Hydrogeology & Geochemistry B.S. Chemistry, M.S. Environmental Hydrogeology & Geochemistry B.S. Biochemistry/Biophysics Minor: Chemistry B.S. Biochemistry/Biophysics Minor: Chemistry B.S. Biology Minor: Chemistry B.S. Biology Minor: Chemistry B.A. History, Minor in Environmental Health & Safety B.A. History, Minor in Environmental Health & Safety

Specialists with Specialists with skillz skillz

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Information Requested Information Requested

Recognition and management of pesticide poisonings Health and environmental effects Toxicology Environmental chemistry Pesticide product information

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Example Questions Example Questions

  • Is it safe to use BK Roach Killer in my kitchen? I have kids.
  • If I use Roundup to clear some land, will it hurt plants 20 feet away?
  • Will Bti briquettes hurt the fish in my koi pond?
  • How long do I have to wait before harvesting treated figs?
  • Why does the label say, “Hazards to humans and domestic animals”?

I was told this product would be safe to use.

  • How long does it take for ADBAC to break down? I’m chemically

sensitive.

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Information Sources Information Sources

World Health Organization IARC monographs Environmental Health Criteria National Library of Medicine Hazardous Substances Data Bank Household Products Database US Environmental Protection Agency Pesticide Product Information System Risk Assessments, REDs, Registration Reviews Peer-reviewed literature OSU library provides access to thousands of journals

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Information Resources Information Resources

Hard Copy Resources Examples A.I.s 973 files: active

& cancelled

Permethrin, piperonyl butoxide (PBO), ADBAC, Bacillus thuringiensis, DEET Topics 312 files WPS, Drift, EDSTAC, IPM, Inert Ingredients, Residential Misting Systems, Devices Pests 67 files Ticks, Fire Ants, Bedbugs, Mold, Termites Library 3,635 books, CDs, journals Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology, Clinical Veterinary Toxicology, Risk Communication

NPIC monitors the Federal Register (epa-pest), E-Docket, peer-reviewed journals and professional publications Professional list-serves, newsletters and webcasts NPIC updates electronic & hardcopy resources based on new research and regulatory actions

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We rely on high-quality scientific information 13 Pesticide Specialists respond to ~25,000 questions/yr We promote informed decision-making No opinions or recommendations… just the facts

NPIC Approach NPIC Approach

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The Risk Equation The Risk Equation

Risk = Toxicity X Exposure Toxicology of active ingredient Product signal word Dose estimate Effects (signs, symptoms) reported in the literature Onset, duration and resolution of symptoms Distance to application site Route of potential exposure Physical/chemical properties of active ingredient Duration/frequency of exposure Bioavailability by the route in question

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  • Website improvements
  • PestiByte podcasts
  • Pesticide Active Ingredient Retrieval System (PAIRS)
  • Veterinary Incident Reporting Portal (VIRP)
  • New occupational resources

New Initiatives New Initiatives

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Website Improvements Website Improvements

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  • A new database for pesticide

product information

  • Content is similar to NPIRS
  • Content comes from PPIS (EPA)

PAIRS PAIRS – – Pesticide Active Ingredient

Pesticide Active Ingredient Retrieval System Retrieval System

  • EPA registration numbers
  • active ingredients
  • pests, sites, formulation
  • signal word, registrant info
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PAIRS PAIRS – –

Pesticide Active Pesticide Active Ingredient Ingredient Retrieval System Retrieval System

Available soon as an Available soon as an “ “app app” ” for iPhone, Droid for iPhone, Droid phone formats! phone formats!

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PAIRS PAIRS – –

Pesticide Active Pesticide Active Ingredient Ingredient Retrieval System Retrieval System

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PAIRS PAIRS – –

Pesticide Active Pesticide Active Ingredient Ingredient Retrieval System Retrieval System

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PAIRS PAIRS – –

Pesticide Active Pesticide Active Ingredient Ingredient Retrieval System Retrieval System

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PAIRS PAIRS – –

Pesticide Active Pesticide Active Ingredient Ingredient Retrieval System Retrieval System

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PAIRS PAIRS – – Pesticide Active

Pesticide Active Ingredient Retrieval System Ingredient Retrieval System

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  • Data updated monthly

PAIRS PAIRS – – Pesticide Active Ingredient

Pesticide Active Ingredient Retrieval System Retrieval System

  • Data stored in-house, no ‘outages’
  • State registration not available
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  • Has this product been cancelled?
  • Are there any citronella products

registered for use on human skin?

  • Does the label for this product

prohibit aerial application?

  • Are there any insecticide collars

registered for use on ferrets?

  • Do any of the Bt briquettes include

methoprene?

PAIRS PAIRS – – Pesticide Active Ingredient

Pesticide Active Ingredient Retrieval System Retrieval System

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Surveillance of Adverse Pesticide Surveillance of Adverse Pesticide Reactions in Animals Reactions in Animals

Pesticide Manufacturers Pesticide Manufacturers General Public General Public Media Media

Over 30,000 animal Over 30,000 animal incident reports incident reports annually annually Note: Pharmaceuticals are regulated by the Food & Drug Administr Note: Pharmaceuticals are regulated by the Food & Drug Administration. ation. To report adverse drug reactions, call FDA at 1 To report adverse drug reactions, call FDA at 1-

  • 800

800-

  • 332

332-

  • 1088.

1088.

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Veterinary Incident Reporting Portal Veterinary Incident Reporting Portal (VIRP) (VIRP)

  • Developed by Sean Ross, NPIC

Developed by Sean Ross, NPIC

  • Collaborators:

Collaborators:

  • US EPA Office of Pesticide Programs

US EPA Office of Pesticide Programs

  • American Veterinary Medical Association

American Veterinary Medical Association

  • Intended for use by

Intended for use by veterinary professionals veterinary professionals

  • Launched in April 2009

Launched in April 2009

  • Over

Over 150 150 reports submitted to date reports submitted to date

  • It takes less than five minutes to submit a report

It takes less than five minutes to submit a report

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Surveillance of Adverse Reactions Surveillance of Adverse Reactions

http://npic.orst.edu/vet http://npic.orst.edu/vet

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A peek at the portal A peek at the portal

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Topic Topic

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Preliminary Results Preliminary Results

Six deaths reported Six deaths reported

Canine Canine Feline Feline

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Preliminary Results Preliminary Results

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Preliminary Results Preliminary Results

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Preliminary Results Preliminary Results

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Where does it all go? Where does it all go?

http://npic.orst.edu/vet http://npic.orst.edu/vet Veterinary Veterinary professionals professionals nation nation-

  • wide

wide

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Spreading the Word Spreading the Word

  • We attended the AVMA

We attended the AVMA Annual Meeting Annual Meeting

  • We mailed information

We mailed information to over 9,500 to over 9,500 veterinarians and techs veterinarians and techs

  • JAVMA published a

JAVMA published a notice about the VIRP notice about the VIRP

  • We partnered with

We partnered with ASPCA and VIN to reach ASPCA and VIN to reach their memberships their memberships

  • We are looking for

We are looking for more low more low-

  • cost outreach

cost outreach mechanisms to spread mechanisms to spread the word the word

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  • The number of pet incidents reported to EPA rose

by over 50% from 2007 to 2008.

  • About one third of NPIC incidents were pet-related

in 2007 and 2008.

Why all the fuss about pets? Why all the fuss about pets?

  • A new Co-Investigator at NPIC
  • Dr. Fred Berman, DVM, PhD
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New Occupational Resources New Occupational Resources

Available in Available in Spanish Spanish

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  • Farm worker unions and advocacy groups (171)
  • Association of Farm Worker Opportunity Programs (73)
  • State regulatory contacts for WPS (54)

Farm worker outreach campaign Farm worker outreach campaign

  • Our goal is to serve more members of

Our goal is to serve more members of the farm labor community in the future. the farm labor community in the future.

  • We provide service in Spanish,

We provide service in Spanish, Mixteco, and other languages. Mixteco, and other languages.

  • We are happy to send you all of the

We are happy to send you all of the literature you can use. literature you can use.

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Conclusion Conclusion

NPIC basics New initiatives Website improvements PestiByte podcasts A new database - PAIRS A new reporting portal – VIRP New occupational resources

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Conclusion Conclusion

A resource you can use:

  • Call NPIC for help finding pesticide information
  • Refer people to NPIC for quality service