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Sulfur is an element that exists everywhere in nature and can be found in soil, plants, foods, and water. Sulfur is an essential nutrient for plants. Sulfur can kill insects, mites, fungi, and rodents.

General Questions about sulfur

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

General Fact Sheet	Can I burn sulfur for pest control?	How can I protect my pets when using pesticides around them?
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If you have questions about this, or any pesticide-related topic, please call NPIC at 1-800-858-7378 (8:00am - 12:00pm PST), or email at npic@ace.orst.edu.

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