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Sooner or later, an insect or disease could
attack your houseplants, garden vegeta-
bles, lawn, shrubs, or flowers. If you use
a pesticide or other garden product, you
need to know that some garden products
can harm plants, people, or the environment if not
used correctly
CARE FOR YOUR PLANTS, FAMILY,
AND PETS.
Read the Label
First!
Labels tell you:
^ How to use a product
safely and effectively.
^- How to store the
product safely.
^ First aid instructions.
^- Phone numbers to
call for help or more
information.
Developed by the Consumer Labeling Initiative:
A Government, Industry, and Public Partnership.
Visit our Web site at:
www.epa.gov/oppt/labeling
FOLLOW THESE TIPS WHEN SELECTING AND
USING A GARDEN PRODUCT.
Identify the Problem.
Knowing the problem is the first step toward solving it.
Find the Product that Solves
the Problem.
All products do not work on every pest. Labels tell you
what a product is meant to do and how it should be
applied.
Buy the Right Amount for
Your Needs.
The product label tells you how much to use to treat a
problem. Buy only what you need. Some products
might not work as well if stored for long periods of
time. A larger size might not be a good value if you
can't use it.
Use the Product the Right Way.
Product labels tell you how to safely use products for
best results. Use only the amount indicated on the
label. More is not better and can even harm plants and
lawns. If the label tells you to mix a product in another
container, use all of the mixture. If you can't use all the
mixture, label the new container for use in the future.
Pay Attention to Warnings.
Follow directions about wearing gloves or protective
clothing. Understand when and how to apply the
product and when it is safe for people or pets to re-
enter treated areas. Note how long to wait before pick-
ing fruits and vegetables.
Prevent Harm to the Environment.
Outdoor lawn and garden products that run into
ponds, creeks, or other water supplies can contami-
nate drinking water and kill fish and birds. Apply
products according to label directions to prevent
harm to the environment. Never pour lawn and gar-
den products down a drain. If you can't use the
entire product, pass it on to someone who can.
KNOW WHERE TO CALL FOR HELP!
Many labels contain a phone number to call in
an emergency.
Have the phone number for your doctor and
local poison control center by the phone.
Have the product with you when you call. The
label contains important information about the
product.
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