Pesticide Poisoning in the Heat of Summer: A Perfect Storm of Exposure The sweltering summer months have arrived, bringing with them a perfect storm of pesticide poisoning for farmworkers.
As temperatures soar, the risks associated with these toxic chemicals are amplified, threatening the lives and livelihoods of those who toil in the fields.
The Double Whammy of Heat and Pesticides Heat stress compromises the body's ability to detoxify itself from pesticides, making it more susceptible to their toxic effects.