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Citizen's Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety

The "Citizen's Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety" teaches consumers how to:

  • Control pests in and around the home.
  • Find alternatives to chemical pesticides.
  • Choose pesticides.
  • Use, store, and dispose of them safely.

It also discusses how to reduce exposure when others use pesticides, how to prevent pesticide poisoning and how to handle an emergency, how to choose a pest control company, and what to do if someone is poisoned by a pesticide.

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