A Case of Pesticide Poisoning

Catalog #STO-147

Investigate the case of a family poisoned by household pesticides.

Time To Complete Time to complete: Two 40-minute class periods

A family has been poisoned by pesticides used to treat a bed bug problem.

  • Conduct simulated urine testing to identify the presence of pesticide metabolites in the family members’ urine.
  • Interpret household pesticide labels to determine safe use practices.
  • Explore research that suggests pesticides might be harmful to human health and the environment.
  • Model how pesticides affect the food chain in an aquatic ecosystem.
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Each assembled kit contains:

  • Student instructions
  • 2 Simulated urine samples
  • Pyrethroid Test Solution (simulated)
  • Pyrethroid Metabolite Test Sheet
  • Pyrethroid Test Color Chart
  • 3 Labeled droppers
  • Bag of colored cubes

Also required: Safety goggles

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A Case of Pesticide Poisoning – Pack of 10 Unassembled Kits

Catalog # STO-147U

Unassembled packs contain materials for 10 kits.

  • All supplies, lab materials, and printed labels
  • Student instructions copy master
  • Easy to follow instructions for kit assembly
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1 - 9$167.63 ea.
10 - 1000$159.25 ea.

A Case of Pesticide Poisoning – 10 Kit Refill Pack

Catalog # STO-147R

Refill packs contain materials to replace consumable supplies for 10 kits.

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1 - 9$30.28 ea.
10 - 1000$28.77 ea.

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