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NPIC provides short, quick answers to frequent pesticide questions. Call 800-858-7378 for more information.... Details >
National Pesticide Information Center, Oregon State University
Search the Frequent Questions for immediate answers to the most common questions about pesticides or e-mail a question to the EPA customer care team.... Details >
Office of Pesticide Programs, OCSPP, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
There are many health risks associated with pesticides and toxic substances. Find information on the health hazards associated with these substances and prevention measures that one can take.... Details >
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Learnn about common kinds of pesticides and their function.... Details >
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This article describes how to identify and treat bed bug infestations. Information on hiring pest management professionals is included as well.... Details >
Use this tool to find an EPA-registered bed bug product to use to treat your bed bug infestation.... Details >
Watch these brief on-line health videos to learn about how your environment directly effects your health.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Try these 10 easy steps to reduce your exposure to pesticides.... Details >
Controlling mosquitoes, and exposure to diseases they may carry, can be done by chemical and non-chemical methods. Your first line of defense begins at home. ... Details >
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Pests are unwanted plants, animals, insects, germs or other organisms that interfere with human activity. Learn how identify, understand, and control pests. ... Details >
National Pesticide Information Center, Oregon State University
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