Using Pesticides Safely

Autumn is a time when pests such as insects and rodents may try to move indoors. Eliminate sources of food, water, and shelter to reduce your pest problems. View more tips.
If you decide that the best solution to your pest problem is a pesticide, read the label first. The pesticide label is your guide to using pesticides safely and effectively. It contains pertinent information that you should read and understand before you use a pesticide product.

Citizen’s Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety (PDF)
A comprehensive guide that provides steps you can take to control pests around the home, gives information on alternatives to chemical pesticides, and discusses: how to choose pesticides; how to use, store, and dispose of them safely; how to reduce your exposure when others use pesticides; how to choose a pest control company; and what to do if someone is poisoned by a pesticide.

Poison Control Center 800-222-1222

National Pesticide Information Center: 800-858-7378

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