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Rotenone is commonly used in powdered form to reduce parasitic mites on chickens and other fowl. It also stuns or kills fish and is used to eradicate exotic fish from their non-native habitats. It is toxic to humans and other mammals. However, it breaks down when exposed to sunlight and has a short lifetime (a week or less) in the environment.
Rotenone is produced by extraction from the roots, seeds, and leaves of certain tropical legumes. People have been known to catch fish by extracting rotenone from plants and releasing it into water.
Rotenone and Parkinson's disease
Research has shown a correlation between intravenous rotenone and Parkinson's disease in rats. The study does not suggest that rotenone exposure is responsible for Parkinson's disease in humans, but is consistent with the belief that chronic exposure to environmental toxins can increase the likelihood of the disease.
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