Homeowner Pesticide Information Consumer Product Notices

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Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), products claiming to prevent, destroy, or repel pests, including anthrax bacteria, are considered pesticides and must be registered with the EPA. The pre-market registration process requires a company to prove the product is safe and effective for consumer use before a legal claim can be made that it protects people and pets from illness caused by pests. EPA-registered products must bear the registration number on labeling, along with directions for use and any safety precautions.

• Chlorpyrifos (Dursban/Lorsban) Information - Information on action by the EPA to phase-out chlorpyrifos products.
  
• EPA Health & Safety: Illegal Pesticide Products
  
• Counterfeit Dog and Cat Pesticides - EPA.
  
• Mosquito Deleto Traps - Consumer Products Safety Commission: Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps. "Portable System" and "Back Home System". Photos help identify products marketed between March 2002 and July 2002.
  
• Pull 'N Spray Containers - Tuesday, May 30, 2000. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a consumer product recall being undertaken by the Scotts Company and Monsanto Corporation for two widely distributed Pull 'N Spray home pesticide products because of container problems and potential pesticide exposure to consumers. The EPA web page for this recall has Questions and Answers about the action being taken.
  
• Federal Trade Commission: TERMINATE - Marketer of "do-it-yourself" termite bait system agrees to settle federal, state charges. United Industries to make refunds to consumers and modify advertising for its TERMINATE product. Federal Trade Commission news release, March 18 1999.
  
• Illegal Indoor Use of Methyl Parathion
  
• Safety Precautions For Total Release Foggers - EPA has provided uses of total release foggers (bug bombs) with helpful hints in order to help the user reduce the potential of hazards associated with these products.