family
Protect
                   your
  from
                pesticides
              Its  easy!
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                                                                                         Opportunity Programs
                                                                                                         Wash fruits and
                                                                                                       vegetables before
                                                                                                           eating them.
 Clean thoroughly the
places where pesticide
residues can be found.
                          Bathe with shampoo
                         and soap directly after
                               work.
                                Remove work boots
                                before entering the
                                     house.
Wash your work clothes
 separately from the
   family's clothes.
  Prevent insects from
 entering your home by
sealing cracks and keeping
 the house clean and dry.
              Have the whole family              Close windows, turn off
             wash their hands before               ventilators, and cover
               eating, drinking, or               outside equipment when
              going to the bathroom.                pesticides are being
                                           sprayed near your house.
         "This publication was developed under Cooperative Agreement No. X8-83237601 awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection
         Agency. EPA made comments and suggestions on the document intended to improve the accuracy of the document; however, the
         views and/or product endorsements do not necessarily reflect those of the Agency." EPA Order # 735H11001
                                                                      Keep all cleaning and
                                                                       pesticide products
                                                                      outside of children's
                                                                           reach.
                                                                           Do not bring agricultural
                                                                              pesticides home.
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                                                                                                  Limiting Exposures Around Families

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