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1 I applied a topical flea and tick pesticide to my pet, and it had a bad reaction--a sore at the application site, drooling, erratic behavior, etc. How do I report the incident?
2 Are pesticides safe?
3 How does the government regulate pesticides?
4 EPA issued a consumer alert regarding flea and tick products in April 2009. To which products does this advisory apply?
5 What types of pesticides should I use?
6 How can I get information about a specific pesticide?
7 What are antimicrobial products and how do they work?
8 How can I know if I will have a problem from a pesticide exposure?
9 Are there alternatives to chemical pesticides for home use?
10 What is DEET?
11 Based on the EPA advisory on spot-on flea and tick products, should pet owners stop using these types of products?
12 What are the requirements for distribution of an EPA-registered product by another company? How does a company become registered to do this?
13 How do I find out how toxic a certain pesticide is?
14 How many major or fatal pet incidents for spot-on flea and tick products were recorded in 2008?
15 Are there other methods to prevent and control fleas and ticks besides use of spot-on flea and tick products?

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