Pets and Pesticides: Benefits and Potential Risks

Contacts: Tyler Newberry , Amy Solis , andBrett Bultemeier

Release Date: 5/6/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-pi300-2024

Family and Consumer Sciences

Abstract

This publication is intended for pet owners of non-agricultural animals. It describes the benefits and risks associated with topical pesticides and collars intended to protect pets from parasites. It also describes how to protect pets from unintentional exposure to pesticides used in and around homes. Finally, it provides guidance on where to find assistance in case of an emergency.

About this Publication

This document is PI297, one of a series of the Pesticide Information Office, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date May 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2024 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

How to Cite

Kraus, E. (2024). Pets and Pesticides: Benefits and Potential Risks. EDIS, 2024(3). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pi300-2024

Authors

Emily Kraus

former Extension assistant scientist, Ph.D., UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office

Contacts

Tyler Newberry

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Specialist

University of Florida

Extension program specialist, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office, Gainesville, FL

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Amy Solis

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staff

University of Florida

Extension program manager, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office, Gainesville, FL

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Brett Bultemeier

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Specialist

University of Florida

director, UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office; and Extension associate professor, weed science and invasive plants, Department of Agronomy, Gainesville, FL

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Disclaimers

The use of trade names in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information. UF/IFAS does not guarantee or warranty the products named, and references to them in this publication do not signify our approval to the exclusion of other products of suitable composition.

Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.