Pesticides & Their Use


Problem Pesticides - Explains which pesticides available to consumers are most toxic, from Central San Less-Toxic Home & Garden

Safe Use of Pesticides - How to select the right pesticide & read the label, from Central San Less-Toxic Home & Garden

Are You Thinking About Using Pesticides? - Guidelines to think about before you buy or use a pesticide, a Point of Purchase Fact Sheet from PSU Franklin County Extension

Safe Home Insecticide Use (PDF) - Brochure for homeowners with recommendations on when to use insecticides and safe practices.

"What you need to know about..." fact sheet series - From PSU Pesticide Education Program

Choosing a Qualified Pest Management or Lawn Care Company (PDF)


Disposing of a Pesticide (PDF)


Protecting Yourself When Using Pesticides (PDF)


Reading a Pesticide Label (PDF)


Storing a Pesticide (PDF)


Safe Use of Pesticides Around the Home (PDF) - PSU Agrichemical Fact Sheet

Toxicity and Potential Health Effects of Pesticides (PDF) - Toxicity & health effects on the human body, PSU Agrichemical Fact Sheet

PAN Pesticide Products Database - Gives toxicity information on active ingredients of certain pesticides.

Toxicity of Pesticides (PDF) - Describes toxicity measurements and lists specific chemicals with toxicity ratings, from PSU Pesticide Education Program

Also see our Pesticides & Alternatives section