There
are many EPA-registered pesticide products on the market today to
treat your pets for common problems such as fleas and ticks. When
used according to label instructions and precautions, pet products
can be very effective, but when misapplied or not used according
to directions, your pets may be unnecessarily exposed to pesticides
and could become ill. Your pets may also be exposed to other pesticide
products used or stored around the home, lawn, and garden. Protect
your pets from pests and potential pesticide risks by following
product label directions and understanding the precautions.
EPA is responsible for assuring that all pesticides sold in the
United States do not cause unreasonable risks when they are used
according to label directions and precautions. Every EPA-registered
pesticide product has an EPA registration number on its packaging.
If evidence arises to challenge the safety of a registered pesticide
product, EPA reviews scientific data and takes action if necessary
to reduce or eliminate the risks. Some flea and tick products are
drugs that are regulated by the Food
and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Learn more:
Attention Veterinarians:
- If you are a veterinarian, you are encouraged to report pesticide-related incidents involving domestic pets through a new reporting page developed by the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) and EPA. Your report will help improve the quality of all animal incident data received by the EPA. Please submit reports using our quick and easy Veterinary Pesticide Adverse Effects Reporting
portal. (Please note this reporting site is for veterinarians only: If you are not a Veterinarian and wish to report an incident involving a pet, use the NPIC “800” number at the right.)
For more information
For more information and answers to your questions, go to EPA's Q&A database and select "Fleas and Ticks" in the drop-down topic menu.
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