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"Did You Know..." videos:

Did you know cleaning after a flood has risks?

Did you know disinfectants are pesticides?

FAQ Videos:

What does it mean when food is organic?

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Pesticides & Pregnancy: How do I lower risk?

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Slug & Snail Bait: Can it hurt my pets?

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How can I remove pesticides from fruits and vegetables?

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Should I use food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) to kill bugs?

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Can pesticides be poured into smaller containers?

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Can I apply DEET under my clothes?

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Why do I have cockroaches in my home?

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Are spot-on flea and tick products safe for my pets?

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Is it safe to use rat baits around children and pets?

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Cover the holes when baiting for moles!

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Pesticides on Clothes: How do I clean them?

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Tips to avoid pesticide poisonings

Mothballs: How do they work?

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Would I hurt the fish by weeding and feeding the lawn?

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If you have questions about this, or any pesticide-related topic, please call NPIC at 800-858-7378 (8:00am - 12:00pm PST), or email at npic@ace.orst.edu.