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Keep Safe: Read the Label First

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Reading the label is the first step to:

  • Choosing the right product for your needs
  • Keeping you, your children, and your pets safe
  • Saving money
  • Helping the environment

Labels tell you:

  • How to use a product safely and effectively.
  • How to store the product safely.
  • First aid instructions.
  • Phone numbers to call for help or more information.

The following brochures provide information about the importance of keeping pesticides in their original container, how to protect your family and prevent harm to the environment, why you should buy the right product in the right amount for your needs, and more.

  • Why Read Labels
  • How to Read a Pesticide Product Label (pdf) (1.08 MB)
  • Read the Label First: Protect Your Household
  • Read the Label First: Protect Your Kids
  • Read the Label First: Protect Your Garden
  • Read the Label First: Protect Your Pets

These brochures are available in various languages, please select from the languages below:

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Last updated on December 16, 2022
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