Pesticides / US EPA
EPA Regional Offices, Pesticide Field Programs, State Regulatory Agencies Scotts Miracle Gro Products -- Stop Sales, Recalls and Other Actions For the 2008 reporting, there are significant changes in the Pesticide Report for Pesticide-Producing ... [... more]
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Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes can be annoying and sometimes pose a serious risk to public health. In certain areas of the United States, mosquitoes can transmit diseases like West Nile Virus and equine encephalitis. To combat mosquitoes and the public health ... [... more]
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What is a...
Kids can explore a virtual house to find common household chemicals used in a home and yard and learn health and safety information about them. Site also includes frequently asked questions, test your knowledge and puzzle areas. For kids, ... [... more]
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Safe Disposal of Pesticides
The best way to dispose of small amounts of excess pesticides is to use them - apply them - according to the directions on the label. If you cannot use them, ask your neighbors whether they have a similar pest control problem and can use them. If ... [... more]
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Safety Precautions for Total Release Foggers
EPA has prepared this fact sheet to help users reduce potential hazards associated with total release foggers, which contain flammable propellants. Total release foggers, also known as "bug bombs," are pesticide products containing aerosol ... [... more]
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How to Use Insect Repellents Safely
Mosquitoes, biting flies, and ticks can be annoying and sometimes pose a serious risk to public health. In the United States, mosquitoes can transmit diseases like St. Louis encephalitis and West Nile virus. Biting flies can inflict a painful ... [... more]
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What is a Pesticide?
A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for: Though often misunderstood to refer only to insecticides, the term pesticide also applies to herbicides, fungicides, and various other substances used to control pests. Under ... [... more]
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Pesticide Safety Tips
Although pesticides can be useful, they also can be dangerous if used carelessly or not are stored properly. Here are some tips for safer pest control: The most effective way to reduce risks posed by pesticides is to use non-chemical control ... [... more]
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Read the Label First
By their nature, many pesticides may pose some risk to humans, animals, or the environment because they are designed to kill or otherwise adversely affect living organisms. At the same time, pesticides are often useful because of their ability to ... [... more]
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Antimicrobial Pesticide Products
Antimicrobial pesticides are substances or mixtures of substances used to destroy or suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi on inanimate objects and surfaces. Antimicrobial products contain about 275 ... [... more]
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Pesticides / Indoor Air / US EPA
Office of Pesticide Programs - www.epa.gov/pesticides/ EPA's Citizen's Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety (a pdf file) Pesticides are classed as semi-volatile organic compounds and include a variety of chemicals in various forms. ... [... more]
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Consumer Alerts
EPA continually works to reduce the risks to human heath and the environment by requiring pesticide registrants to report any potential problems with EPA-registered pesticide products. EPA works with registrants to recall products whenever ... [... more]
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