Atrazine

Atrazine is in a group of human-made systemic herbicides called triazines. It may be used on soil, roadsides, lawns, and some crops. It provides pre- and post-emergent control of broadleaf and grassy weeds.

Information about Atrazine

• What is atrazine?
• What are some products that contain atrazine?
• How does atrazine work?
• How might I be exposed to atrazine?
• What are some signs and symptoms from a brief exposure to atrazine?
• What happens to atrazine when it enters the body?
• Is atrazine likely to contribute to the development of cancer?
• Has anyone studied non-cancer effects from long-term exposure to atrazine?
• Are children more sensitive to atrazine than adults?
• What happens to atrazine in the environment?
• Can atrazine affect birds, fish, and other wildlife?

Atrazine Fact Sheet (Web | PDF)

Systemic Pesticides Infographic

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If you have questions about this, or any pesticide-related topic, please call NPIC at 800-858-7378 (8:00am - 12:00pm PST), or email at npic@ace.orst.edu.