Pesticide Emergencies

Poisonings

For pesticide poisonings, call 911 and the Minnesota Poison Control System (1-800-222-1222) for information on emergency first aid. If possible, have the product name or label readily available.

If your animal is showing life-threatening symptoms, take them to a local veterinarian or emergency animal hospital. These organizations also offer emergency advice (consultation fees apply):

• Animal Poison Control:1-888-426-4435
• Pet Poison Helpline: 1-800-213-6680

For pesticide non-emergency incidents:

The following resources provide information about pesticide exposure and illness:

• Minnesota Poison Control System:1-800-222-1222
• National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC): 1-800-858-7378
• Pesticide Drift Exposure and Your Health (PDF)

Spills

To request state assistance 24-hours a day, or to report an agricultural chemical incident or hazardous materials spill:

Minnesota Duty Officer

• Greater Minnesota:1-800-422-0798
• Metro and Outside Minnesota:651-649-5451

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

• Spills & Cleanup