In Colorado, whom should you contact first if someone is poisoned by pesticide exposure?

• A. Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
• B. Local hospital ER
• C. Poison Control Center of Colorado
• D. Your physician

Answer: (A)

When a pesticide exposure occurs, you want expert toxicology guidance right away. The Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center is the local poison control resource for Colorado, and it provides 24/7 confidential triage and instructions for poison cases. They can quickly identify the pesticide if known, assess how serious the exposure is, and give you step-by-step guidance on immediate actions (like decontamination and monitoring) and whether you should go to a hospital or treat at home. They can also contact the hospital in advance if an ER visit becomes necessary and tell you what to expect. If someone is showing life-threatening symptoms—trouble breathing, seizure, unconsciousness—call emergency services right away, but for most pesticide exposures, starting with the poison control center leads to the fastest, most appropriate guidance.