Pesticide Broadcast

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

Volume 12, Number 6, July 1, 2002


EPA Launches New Web Site, Hot Tips For a Cool Summer

EPA has developed a new web site to provide tips to help the public reduce pollution and learn about the environment. The web site pulls together information about specific summer activities that families can use to protect and learn about the environment. Some of the categories include: Air Quality and How You Can Help, Conserving and Protecting Our Water Resources, Using Pesticides Safely and Resources For Kids and Students. The web site is at: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/hi-summer.htm

Source: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pesticide Program Update, June 28, 2002


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Last modified on July 1, 2002 by Stephen J. Toth, Jr.

North Carolina State University North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology Department of Horticultural Science