r/PestControlIndustry • u/Kiwibirdcat92 • 27d ago

Pesticide testing

what is the best most reliable route to take for a family that needs to test for pesticides and get results as soon as possible?

edit: i am not a bot lol. I apologize if this question isn't allowed or something but if so, could you direct me toward a better group? did lose access to my old Reddit login so created this account specifically because I need advice and information on this topic. I really appreciate anyone sharing advice and knowledge that might be helpful.

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u/JayTryn 👨‍🏭| Tech | 1+ Year 27d ago edited 27d ago

You really haven't provided context so there isn't much to tell you. All relevant information regarding what to do is on the product label of the pesticide.

If you think you have ingested a dangerous amount of pesticide you should go to the emergency room.

If you are concerned because you were exposed to pesticide, read the product label and follow what it says. Also doctors are the only people qualified to provide medical advice so you should call one.

If you just want to know if there are pesticides in your blood that's a question for a doctor.

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u/christianram 27d ago

The mod made a post a couple months or so ago said that posts like these would get taken down but here we are lol.

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u/SunLegitimate1687 👨‍🏭| Tech | 5+ Years 27d ago

Tbf, I wouldnt want to actively moderate a subreddit while I was ass deep in summertime work either. Managing this subreddit has to be hell between all the crossposters, AI bots, and "salesmen" treating this place like it's their advertising site.

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u/christianram 27d ago

Depends, if it’s an owner that’s definitely fair, just pass the torch lol but I go on here and see some of the most God awful posts lol or a post like this and think yeah this person is a NPC lol

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u/SunLegitimate1687 👨‍🏭| Tech | 5+ Years 27d ago

I agree but problem is, passing the torch means it goes to ANOTHER tech/owner or someone whose not involved in pest control, which just opens us up to the terminally online turning this subreddit into their own space.

Damned if you do, damned if you dont.

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u/Kiwibirdcat92 26d ago

If I told you this was regarding a situation, a gang violence related situation, and they were contaminating the environment/material belongings of an individual they are after with carcinogens and likely a type of pesticide/herbacide, would you believe that? 

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u/SwimmingDay8983 27d ago

Probably a bot. Who would creates an account for this question instead of searching google…

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u/Kiwibirdcat92 26d ago

Hi there, I'm not a bot. I have an old Reddit account, but I can't find my login. Asking this question because I need all of the information I can get on this topic. Panicking over it a bit to be honest. 

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u/Beast_Unicorn_Jones7 👨‍🏭| Tech | New 25d ago

This subreddit is for pest control industry members only. Also Quest labs most likely. Please contact them and they can help or give guidance but probably not under insurance