Dec 9, 2011
A cooperation between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Oregon State University NPIC provides consumers the most comprehensive and reliable source of pesticide information in the United States.
Their website features much information. Topics include:
- Pesticide impacts on humans, pets, and the environment
- Safety procedures for pesticide use
- Pesticide emergencies
- Reporting injuries or problems with pesticides
- General facts sheets on a variety of common, home-use pesticide ingredients
NPIC also has a toll-free number. The line is staffed by experts Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm PST. Pesticide-related questions can be answered in 170 different languages.
Using care when laundering clothing contaminated, or possibly contaminated, by pesticides is one way to reduce associated health risks to workers and their families. Photo by J. K. Clark.