Is That Pesticide Safe?

Is That Pesticide Safe?

Questions related to the use of pesticides can be complicated. For example, wondering if a termite treatment might affect plants in a nearby garden. While we often aren't able to provide definite answers, there are several resources that have information to help you make decisions for your particular situation.
  1. UC's Hiring a Pest Control Company Pest Note. This includes information about how to hire a pest control company and what to expect from companies registered to provide those services.
  2. UC's Applying Pesticides Around Edible Edible Gardens has information about what to expect from pest control companies working around residential gardens..
  3. The National Pesticide Information Center: NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use. NPIC is a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The home page has a search field you can use to search for details about pesticides.
  4. UC IPM Pesticides in Home and Landscapes: this website includes information about less toxic pesticides and includes an active ingredient database detailing potential hazards for a wide range of pesticides. 
  5. Omri.org: The OMRI Listed® Seal assures the suitability of products for certified organic production when according to directions.

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