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Naled is in a family of insecticides called organophosphates. Products that contain naled are used outdoors by trained professionals in some agricultural and residential locations. Naled is used to control public health pests like mosquitoes and biting flies, as well as crop-damaging insects.

General Questions about Naled

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

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