Hesperian Group

(PESP member since June 2008)

The Hesperian Group is comprised of individuals from the veterinary profession and animal rescue organizations. They understand the importance of ectoparasite management in pet health, and the challenges it presents to pet owners.

A growing number of pesticide options for companion animals have advanced the standard of flea and tick control to near-zero tolerances. This group will study the range of conventional chemical pesticides and explore ways for further potentiating their benefits in equilibrium with measureable use reductions, and commensurate reductions in human exposure. Parallel to those activities they will review modern biorational pesticides. Their goal is to configure models of IPM which combine efficient chemical use with complementary and synergistic biorational strategies. Their mission is to provide pet owners optimized risk/reward in using pesticides on their animals.

Member Contact

Nicholas Halbach, DVM, Director
Hesperian Group
18007 Incline Place
Hayward, CA 94541-4621
510-862-7555
hesperiangroup@comcast.net

EPA Liaison to this Member

U.S. EPA/OPP/BPPD
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW (7511P)
Washington, DC 20460-0001
703-308-8712
pesp.info@epa.gov

PESP Sector Designation

Commercial/Residential Pest Control

Hesperian Group

(PESP member since June 2008)

Member Contact

EPA Liaison to this Member

PESP Sector Designation

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