Is rotenone safe for people and animals (livestock)?
The EPA conducted an intense, 10-year study and concluded that, if used according to label instructions, rotenone does not pose a risk to humans and the environment. The EPA has not established rotenone tolerances for livestock. Therefore, the AGFC recommends finding an alternate water supply for livestock in the affected area. Livestock should not drink treated water until 96 hours after final treatment. Is there danger in drinking rotenone treated water? As a precaution, the AGFC advises against it. However a 160-pound person would have to drink more than 23,000 gallons of water at one time to receive any effects. Is rotenone dangerous around agricultural crops, trees and other vegetation? Rotenone has been used as an insecticide on a variety of plants. The EPA has not established effects of rotenone on vegetation and trees. The AGFC will take utmost care in applying rotenone, and will avoid contact with crops. As a precaution, the AGFC recommends against using water recently treated
