Pesticide Broadcast (Newsletter)

Stephen J. Toth, Jr., Pest Management Information Specialist
Wayne G. Buhler, Pesticide Education Specialist

Volume 17, Number 1, May 10, 2006

Five EPA Web Pages Newly Available in Spanish

Pesticide Web pages concerning pesticide safety, pest control, emergency information, illegal pesticide products, and protecting children have been translated into Spanish and posted on EPA's Pesticide Web site. They are:

Protecting Children -- http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/children_sp.htm
Emergency Information -- http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/emergency_sp.htm
Illegal Pesticide Products -- http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/illegalproducts/illegalproducts_sp.htm
Using Pesticides Safely -- http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/safely_sp.htm
Dos and Don'ts of Pest Control -- http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/controlling/doanddont_sp.htm

These Web pages also will be incorporated into the Agency's Spanish Web portal, EPA en Espanol at http://www.epa.gov/espanol/.

Source: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA Pesticide Program Updates, May 8, 2007

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 May 10, 2007 by Stephen J. Toth, Jr.