Stephen J. Toth, Jr., Pest Management Information Specialist
Wayne G. Buhler, Pesticide Education Specialist
Volume 14, Number 1, January 16, 2004
New Pesticide Safety and Integrated Pest Management Materials Available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs is proud to announce the availability of several new documents providing valuable information on pesticide safety and integrated pest management.
- "Help Yourself to a Healthy Home: Protect you Children's Health". This popular booklet was a "best seller" last year and contains 56 pages of helpful information for parents, grandparents and other care givers. It tells you what you need to know about environmental contaminants found in many American homes and how to protect your family from risks posed by carbon monoxide, unhealthy drinking waters, poor indoor air quality, lead poisoning, hazardous household products, pesticides, and much more. It has "Questions to Ask" that will help you learn if you home has hidden safety and health dangers, and suggests a wide range of action steps you can take to protect your children's health – and make your home a Healthy Home. This booklet is also available in Spanish as "Contribuya a Tener un Hogar Sano." To order, call Kathy Seikel at 703-308-8272, or email seikel.kathy@epa.gov.
- "Join our Pest Patrol: A Backyard Activity Book for Kids on Integrated Pest Management." This brand new publication is geared at elementary school children in grades 3-5. Originally developed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture under an EPA grant, "Join our Pest Patrol" proved to be such a success with educators that we have now adapted it for nationwide use. Join our Pest Patrol contains 29 pages of fun activities that can easily be incorporated into reading, science, or even math and art classes. It provides kids - and teachers - with important information about pest identity and biology, and ecology. Even more important, it helps children understand the impact our personal choices – like whether or not to use chemicals to control pests – can have on the environment. To order, call Kathy Seikel at 703-308-8272 or email seikel.kathy@epa.gov. Bulk orders accepted.
- Pesticide safety promotional items and pamphlets. EPA's Consumer Labeling Initiative (CLI) offers a wealth of information and free promotional items to raise awareness about the importance of reading pesticide products labels. Promotional items available free of charge to the public include rulers, bag clips, and jar openers. CLI has also developed a number of popular brochures including "Read the Label First! Protect your Household," "Read the Label First! Protect your Garden," "Read the Label First! Protect your Children," and "Read the Label First! Protect your Pets." To order, call 703-305-5017 or send an email request to lormand.mary-jean@epa.gov.
Source: Pesticide Program Updates, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pesticide Programs, January 9, 2004
Recommendations for the use of chemicals are included in this
publication as a covenience to the reader. The use of brand names and any
mention or listing of commercial products or services in this publication does
not imply endorsement by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service nor
discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned.
Individuals who use chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use
complies with current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure
to obtain current information about usage and examine a current product label
before applying any chemical. For assistance, contact an agent of the North
Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in your county.
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Last modified on January 16, 2004 by Stephen J. Toth, Jr.