Pap Smears and Pelvic Exams. The Pap smear is a screening test for cancer of the cervix, and for changes of the cells of the cervix that could lead to cancer. When: Routine screening is done every 3 years, beginning at age 21 and going until age 65. How: Please see below under Speculum exam.
Insecticides are commonly used in agricultural, public health, and industrial applications, as well as household and commercial uses (e.g., control of roaches and termites). The most commonly used insecticides are the organophosphates, pyrethroids and carbamates (Figure 1). The USDA (2001) reported that insecticides accounted for 12% of total pesticides applied to the surveyed crops. Corn and cotton account for the largest shares of insecticide use in the United States.
Other studies point to widespread use of Imidacloprid, a common grub-control chemical used on lawns and farms and which has already been banned in France due to its alleged effect on bees. Beyond being used on vegetables and fruits, imidacloprid is found m termite treatments and flea controls for pets. Provado bug aerosol containing imidacloprid will control them. One such chemical insecticide, imidacloprid, has become the subject of much controversy.