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National Poison Prevention Week – EPA Urges Public to Keep All Pesticides in Original Containers to Prevent Accidental Poisoning
Poison Control Centers have reported cases of accidental poisonings from ingestion of chemicals stored in soda and juice bottles and cans, coffee cups, baby bottles and various other beverage containers. Keep pesticides in their original containers.
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Pesticide Safety Tips
Although pesticides can be useful, they also can be dangerous if used carelessly or are not stored properly. Read some tips for safer pest control.
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Upcoming Spanish-Language Webinars: Learn About Reducing Lead Exposure
Upcoming Spanish-Language Webinars: Learn About Reducing Lead Exposure
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Register for Webinar on Reducing Vertebrate Animal Testing
Register for Webinar on Reducing Vertebrate Animal Testing
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Toxicity Tests for Human Health Assessments for Pesticides
EPA requires certain toxicity tests before registering a pesticide product. Find out more about this testing.
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Midas® Fumigant Safe Handling Guide
Handlers or applicators should wear personal protective equipment including respirator and chemical-resistant gloves when working with this soil fumigant, be trained according to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS), and know signs of pesticide exposure.
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Ticks and Schools
Ticks are found throughout the world and carry many diseases. Find out more about ticks and how to avoid exposure.
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Spot-On Enhanced Reporting Pilot Presentation
EPA presented a webinar on the pilot program for enhanced incident reporting for spot-on flea and tick products. This presentation will help you learn more about this program.
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Emergency Preparedness and Response Requirements
To reduce exposure risks to people who may be near a buffer zone, soil fumigant pesticide applicators are required to either provide on-site monitoring of the perimeter, or provide emergency response information directly to neighbors.
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Presentations on Soil Fumigation Requirements - PDF Format
These provide training, outreach, and other resource materials for applicators and handlers, communities, state and local agencies, and others interested in understanding and implementing the current requirements for safe use of soil fumigant pesticides.
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Presentations on Fumigant Requirements
These provide training, outreach, and other resource materials for applicators and handlers, communities, state and local agencies, and others interested in understanding and implementing the current requirements for safe use of soil fumigant pesticides.
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Fact Sheet in English and Spanish: What Residents in Agricultural Communities Should Know About Soil Fumigants
Learn about fumigant gas from treated fields (often covered with plastic tarps), some chemical and trade names of these agricultural products, signs and symptoms of pesticide exposure, and how to avoid or report or treat pesticide illness.
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Soil Fumigant Fact Sheet Compilation
These cover information about buffer zones and the sign posting requirements, fumigant management plans, certified pesticide applicators and handlers, and resources for tribal and state lead agencies (SLAs) and residents of agricultural communities.
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CRP - VD Tube & Closure - Unit Non-Reclosable Packaging Rigid
This is a unit-dose non-reclosable rigid package. The package consists of a tube and a closure that is permanently attached to the tube neck. The package is opened by pushing down on the closure and simultaneously turning it counterclockwise.
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Strategies for Managing Pesticide Spray Drift-Webinar Materials
Transcript and slides for the Strategies for Managing Pesticide Spray Drift Webinar held March 15, 2018
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EPA Announces Ad Hoc Experts for Consideration for the FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel PBPK Meeting, October 24-27, 2017
Announcement of upcoming meeting Ad Hoc Experts for Consideration for the FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel PBPK Meeting, October 24-27, 2017
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Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) Documents
Documents for Drift Reduction Technology (DRT)
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EPA Holds Online Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Meeting in May
Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) will hold an online public meeting of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) on May 20-21, 2020
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Antimicrobial Testing Methods & Procedures: QC-13-12
Information about ATMP - SOP Performance Verification of Autoclaves - QC-13-12
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TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-19-0134
This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-119-0134.