Additional information can be obtained from The United States Environmental Protection Agency. Pesticides can present risks to your health and immediate environment.
Accidents involving spills and leakages can have serious health and environmental repercussions.
Inadequately secured access to pesticides can have disastrous consequences, particularly for children. Most people think of pesticides as being insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. However common household pesticides also include disinfectants, antibacterial soaps, bleach, pool chemicals, toilet bowl cleaners, flea collars and, flying insect sprays. Always use caution when applying these products. Read the label for instructions.