Table 2.
Comparison of self-reported pesticide usea among cases and controls combined (n=444) at the 1st interview (Tier 1) and the 2nd (repeated: Tier 2) interview, NCCLS, 2001–2006
| 1st interview n (%) |
2nd (repeated) interview n (%) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Fleas, ticks | 159 (35.9) | 169 (38.2) |
| Ants, flies, cockroaches | 289 (65.1) | 312 (70.3) |
| Indoor foggers | 39 (8.8) | 47 (10.6) |
| Weeds, insects, plants | 191 (43.2) | 195 (32.9) |
| Professional pest service | 142 (32.2) | 145 (32.9) |
| Professional lawn service | 99 (22.5) | 75 (17.1) |
a
Pesticide use: from three months prior to conception until three years of age