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General Pesticide Information 
A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for: preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Though often misunderstood to refer only to insecticides, the term pesti... Details >
Pest Control Information
NPIC provides objective, science-based information about a wide variety of pesticide-related subjects. Prior to deciding on a method of treatment it is important to identify the pest. This page pro... Details >
Pesticide Applicator and Worker Safety (The Worker Protection Standard)
Information about the Worker Protection Standard -- intended to reduce the risk of pesticide poisonings and injuries among agricultural workers and to reduce the risk of pesticide poisonings and injur... Details >
Office of Pesticide Programs, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances/EPA
Pesticide Emergency Resources
This page provides a list of resources to contact in case of an emergency.... Details >
Pesticide Fact Sheets
NPIC fact sheets are designed to answer questions that are commonly asked by the general public about pesticides and pesticide related topics. These documents are intended to be educational in nature ... Details >
Pesticides and Child Safety
Although pesticides can be beneficial to society, they can be dangerous if used carelessly or if they are not stored properly and out of the reach of children. This document provides recommendations f... Details >
Office of Pesticide Programs, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances/EPA
Pesticides and Food: What You and Your Family Need to Know
An overview of pesticides designed to keep you and your family safe. The brochure covers government regulation, pesticide residue on food, sensitivity among children, integrated pest management, organ... Details >
Safely Handling Pesticides
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheet presents procedures for the proper handling, mixing, storage, and application of pesticides. The sheet describes the four ways that pesticides enter the body: through the skin, the mo... Details >
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tips to Protect Children from Environmental Threats
Also available in: Spanish
Advice for parents and caregivers about steps they can take to protect children's environmental health. The topics addressed include indoor air pollution, lead poisoning, carbon monoxide poising, sun ... Details >
Office of Children’s Health Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Upcoming Events, Notes on Recent Events, and Updates - Rachel Carson Council, Inc.
This page provides a list of events and updates, it also provides tips for researching a pesticide product, abstracts and other resources of information related to this topic.... Details >